The 2024/25 Premier League season concluded on May 25, 2025, with an eventful final day that shaped the European qualification spots and relegation outcomes. While Liverpool had already secured the title, the battle for the remaining UEFA Champions League places and survival in the top flight kept fans on edge.
Key Results and Highlights
Liverpool 1-1 Crystal Palace: The champions ended their campaign with a draw at home, with Crystal Palace taking an early lead through Sarr (9′), and Salah equalizing late (84′). This result confirmed Liverpool’s dominance with 84 points from 25 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses.
Arsenal 2-1 Southampton: Arsenal secured second place with a hard-fought win, thanks to goals from Stewart (56′) and Odegaard (89′), overcoming a Tierney goal for Southampton (43′). Southampton’s poor season culminated in relegation after managing only two wins all season.
Manchester City 2-0 Fulham: Gundogan (21′) and Haaland (penalty, 72′) sealed a professional win for City, ensuring their third-place finish and Champions League qualification.
Chelsea 1-0 Nottingham Forest: A crucial goal by Colwill (50′) helped Chelsea clinch fourth place and a Champions League spot. Nottingham Forest, despite the loss, secured a UEFA Conference League place.
Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa: Goals from Amad (76′) and Eriksen (penalty, 87′) gave United a morale-boosting win in their worst Premier League season, while Villa missed out on the Champions League and will play in the Europa League.
Everton 1-0 Newcastle United: Alcaraz’s goal (65′) handed Newcastle a defeat that saw them finish fifth, just behind Chelsea, but still in the Champions League spots.
Brighton 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Brighton’s dominant away win, featuring Solanke (penalty, 17′), Hinshelwood (51′, 64′), O’Riley (penalty, 88′), and Gomez (injury time), was a highlight. Tottenham, despite finishing 17th, qualified for the Champions League by winning the Europa League.
Bournemouth 2-0 Leicester City: Semenyo scored twice (74′, 88′) as Leicester City suffered relegation after a dismal season.
West Ham 3-1 Ipswich Town: Goals from Ward-Prowse, Broadhead, Bowen, and Kudus helped West Ham finish mid-table, while Ipswich were relegated.
Wolves 1-1 Brentford: Mbeumo (20′) and Munetsi (75′) shared the spoils in a draw that left both sides outside European qualification.
Chelsea and Newcastle’s vital wins on the final day secured their Champions League qualification, while Aston Villa narrowly missed out due to their defeat. Nottingham Forest earned a spot in the Conference League despite losing to Chelsea. Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton were relegated after underwhelming campaigns, with Southampton having the poorest record.
Season Reflection
The final day of the Premier League 2024/25 season delivered drama, excitement, and crucial outcomes that will shape next season’s European competitions. Liverpool’s consistency crowned them champions, while Arsenal and Manchester City maintained strong top-three finishes. Chelsea and Newcastle’s late-season form ensured their place among Europe’s elite, and Tottenham’s Europa League triumph salvaged their season with Champions League qualification despite finishing 17th.
Relegation battles concluded harshly for Leicester, Ipswich, and Southampton, highlighting the competitive and unforgiving nature of the league. The season’s end reshaped the landscape for English football’s continental campaigns, promising another thrilling chapter in 2025/26.