Liverpool Wins Premier League, Six Teams Qualify Champions League

Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, enjoyed a remarkable 2024-25 Premier League season, securing the title with a 26-game unbeaten league run and matching Manchester United's record of 20 top-flight titles. Despite losing Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, Liverpool retained key players like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, who won his fourth Premier League Golden Boot with 29 goals and added 18 assists, making a historic contribution. Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, finished as runners-up for the third consecutive season, falling short despite a strong Champions League showing, highlighting the need for a world-class striker. Manchester City experienced an unexpected decline due to injuries, notably to Rodri, and missed a top-two finish for the first time in years while suffering early exits in major competitions. The season also saw six English teams qualify for the next Champions League, with Tottenham securing a spot via Europa League victory, and all three promoted clubs—Southampton, Ipswich, and Leicester—were relegated, marking a rare occurrence. Notable records included Liverpool's high possession in Slot's debut, James Milner's record for most Premier League campaigns played, and Southampton setting a new record for most defeats in a single Premier League season.