As the 2024/25 Premier League season enters its decisive phase, the race for the title, European spots, and survival in the top flight is heating up. With 25 games played, Liverpool leads the charge for the title, but Arsenal and Manchester City are still within reach. Meanwhile, teams like Newcastle and Aston Villa are fighting for European places, while the battle to avoid relegation remains intense.
This article provides a full breakdown of where each team stands, their key fixtures, and what to expect as the season approaches its climax.
1st – Liverpool (Title Favorites)
•Games Played: 25
•Strengths: Balanced squad, strong attack, solid defense
•Key Players: Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Darwin Núñez
•Biggest Threat: Arsenal (8 points behind with a game in hand)
Liverpool has been dominant this season under Arne Slot. With an eight-point lead over Arsenal, they are in the driver’s seat. However, with key fixtures remaining against Manchester City, Chelsea, and Tottenham, the title race isn’t over yet.
2nd – Arsenal (Biggest Challenger)
•Games Played: 24 (one game in hand)
•Strengths: Resilient defense, midfield creativity
•Key Players: Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice
•Biggest Threat: Liverpool’s consistency
Arsenal remains Liverpool’s biggest threat but must be nearly flawless in their remaining games. Their game in hand could be crucial in closing the gap, but they must capitalize on every slip-up from the Reds.
3rd – Manchester City (Outside Title Contenders)
•Games Played: 25
•Strengths: Experience in title races, squad depth
•Key Players: Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden
•Biggest Threat: Inconsistency this season
City is 10 points off Liverpool, and while it’s not impossible for them to mount a late challenge, they will need both Liverpool and Arsenal to drop points while going on a perfect run themselves. Their upcoming clash with Liverpool is a must-win.
Battle for European Qualification
4th – Nottingham Forest (Champions League Dream)
•Games Played: 26
•Strengths: Attacking football, strong home form
•Biggest Threat: Inconsistent away form
Forest has been a surprise package this season. Sitting in fourth, they are favorites for the final Champions League spot but need to stay ahead of teams like Newcastle and Tottenham.
5th Chelsea and 6th – Newcastle United (Champions League Hopefuls)
•Games Played: 25
•Strengths: Solid defense, effective counter-attacks
•Key Players: Bruno Guimarães, Alexander Isak, Kieran Trippier
•Biggest Threat: Inconsistency against weaker teams
Newcastle remains in the fight for a top-four finish but will need Aston Villa to drop points while maintaining their own form. A strong finish to the season could secure them Champions League football.
7th – Fulham (Surprise European Contender) and 7th Aston Villa
•Games Played: 25
•Strengths: Strong midfield, well-organized defense
•Key Players: João Palhinha, Andreas Pereira, Willian
•Biggest Threat: Lack of squad depth
Fulham has surprised many by being in the European conversation. While they are unlikely to challenge for the Champions League, a Europa League or Conference League spot remains a realistic target.
8th – Brighton (Outside Shot at Europe)
•Games Played: 25
•Strengths: Tactical flexibility, good team chemistry
•Key Players: Kaoru Mitoma, João Pedro, Lewis Dunk
•Biggest Threat: Defensive inconsistency
Brighton is still within reach of the top six, but they will need to go on a strong run in their final fixtures. They’ve struggled for consistency, which could cost them a European place.
9th – Brentford (Mid-Table Stability)
•Games Played: 25
•Strengths: Strong home performances, disciplined tactics
•Key Players: Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo, Ethan Pinnock
•Biggest Threat: Struggles against top teams
Brentford is unlikely to break into the European places but has shown they can compete with the best teams in the league. Their focus will be on securing a strong finish in the top half.
Mid-Table Uncertainty
10th – Tottenham Hotspur (Disappointing Season)
•Games Played: 25
•Strengths: Strong attack, aggressive football
•Key Players: Son Heung-min, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski
•Biggest Threat: Defensive vulnerabilities
Tottenham has been one of the biggest disappointments this season, sitting in 12th place with just 30 points. Their lack of defensive solidity has cost them dearly, making European qualification a tough ask.
11th – Crystal Palace, 12th – Everton, 13th – Manchester United
These teams are stuck in mid-table mediocrity. Manchester United, in particular, has had a disastrous campaign, sitting in 15th place with just 29 points from 25 games. Injuries, poor form, and tactical uncertainty have hurt them.
Relegation Battle: The Fight for Survival
The bottom of the table is just as competitive as the top, with several teams fighting to avoid the drop.
16th – West Ham (Survival Likely)
•Games Played: 25
•Strengths: Experience in pressure situations
•Key Players: Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paquetá
•Biggest Threat: Defensive struggles
West Ham should have enough to survive, but they must avoid a collapse in their remaining fixtures.
17th – Wolves (In Serious Danger)
•Games Played: 25
•Strengths: Attacking talent
•Key Players: Matheus Cunha, Pedro Neto
•Biggest Threat: Poor defense (54 goals conceded)
Wolves are dangerously close to the relegation zone and must improve defensively if they want to stay up.
18th – Ipswich, 19th – Leicester (Relegation Candidates)
•Games Played: 25
•Strengths: Championship experience
•Biggest Threat: Lack of Premier League quality
Ipswich and Leicester are both struggling in their first season back in the Premier League and look likely to drop back down.
20th – Southampton (Almost Certain to Go Down)
•Games Played: 25
•Points: 9
•Strengths: Youthful squad
•Biggest Threat: Worst defense in the league (57 goals conceded)
Southampton is almost guaranteed to be relegated, needing a miracle to survive.
Final Predictions
•Premier League Champions:Liverpool
•Champions League Spots:Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Aston Villa
•Europa League Spots:Newcastle, Fulham
•Conference League Spot:Brighton
•Relegated Teams:Southampton, Ipswich, Leicester
The 2024/25 Premier League season is shaping up for an exciting finish. While Liverpool remains in pole position for the title, Arsenal and Manchester City will push them all the way. Meanwhile, Aston Villa and Newcastle battle for Champions League football, and the relegation scrap promises to be intense until the final day.
Who do you think will win the league? Can Arsenal catch Liverpool, or will we see a dramatic twist in the final months?
