The Premier League season has officially come to an end, concluding with Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Chelsea finishing in the top four and securing qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
Despite a final-day defeat to Everton, Newcastle United managed to secure European football thanks to Manchester United’s vital win against Aston Villa. That result delayed Villa’s hopes of returning to the Champions League for a second consecutive season, having previously missed out at the quarter-final stage. Instead, Aston Villa will be participating in the UEFA Europa League.
Tottenham Hotspur, who endured a tough domestic season, capped off their campaign by winning the Europa League ending their long-standing trophy drought. Their victory came against a Manchester United side that, despite a chaotic season, showed resilience in Europe. However, a tactical gamble by coach Rúben Amorim in the final cost the Red Devils dearly, allowing Spurs to lift the trophy.
Manchester City finished the season without silverware after a shock defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final. The Eagles’ triumph ensures they will be playing in the Europa League next season, despite finishing 12th in the league.
Nottingham Forest, who had held a Champions League spot for much of the season, eventually slipped to a Europa Conference League place still a European berth, but short of their expectations after such an impressive run.
Mohamed Salah ended the season as the Premier League Golden Boot winner with 29 goals, edging out Alexander Isak (23), Erling Haaland (22), and a surprising duo of Bryan Mbeumo and Chris Wood (20 each), who were pivotal for Brentford and Nottingham Forest respectively. Salah also claimed the Premier League Playmaker Award with 18 assists, totalling 47 goal contributions matching the all-time record held by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer. He is also named the Player of the Season.
David Raya secured the Golden Glove for the second season in a row with 13 clean sheets, sharing the honor with Nottingham Forest’s Matz Sels.
It was a thrilling and unpredictable season in the Premier League. Arne Slot won the league title with Liverpool at his first attempt, while Arsenal finished second for the third consecutive year. Surprisingly, Tottenham qualified for the Champions League next season despite finishing 17th in the league a development that has fans scratching their heads.
With the season now concluded, attention shifts to the summer transfer window as clubs prepare to reinforce their squads ahead of the upcoming campaign and the Club World Cup looming just around the corner.
