Liverpool Clinches Premier League Title Despite Final Day Draw
The 2024-2025 Premier League season concluded with a dramatic final day, filled with tension and excitement. While some matches carried significant implications for European qualification and relegation battles, the title race was already decided. Liverpool entered the final round as champions-elect and cemented their position at the top, although not without a minor hiccup. Several other matches provided talking points, shaping the final standings of the league.
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The spotlight was firmly on Anfield as Liverpool hosted Crystal Palace. Despite dominating possession with 69% of the ball, Liverpool was held to a 1-1 draw.
A red card further complicated matters for the champions. However, the draw was ultimately inconsequential, as Liverpool had already secured the title. Alisson Becker played a crucial role in securing the draw, making several important saves.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 2-0. United dominated the match, controlling 67% of possession and firing 25 shots compared to Villa’s 6.
Bruno Fernandes orchestrated the attack. This victory, however, did little to improve United’s standing, as they finished a disappointing 15th. Meanwhile, despite the loss, Aston Villa secured a Europa League spot, finishing 6th in the league.
Tottenham’s woes continued as they suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat at home against Brighton. Despite taking a 1-0 lead into halftime, Tottenham capitulated in the second half, conceding four goals. Brighton’s dominant performance, with 67% possession and 23 total shots, underscored their superiority. This result confirmed Tottenham’s disappointing season, finishing outside the European qualification spots.
Other Results
- Bournemouth defeated Leicester 2-0, sealing Leicester’s fate as they were relegated.
- Arsenal defeated Southampton 2-1, securing second place in the league.
- Manchester City defeated Fulham 2-0, solidifying their third-place finish.
- Wolves and Brentford played out a 1-1 draw in a mid-table clash.
- Nottingham Forest lost to Chelsea 0-1.
- Ipswich lost to West Ham 1-3, confirming their relegation.
- Newcastle lost to Everton 0-1.
Round Results
| Home Team | Result | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
 Manchester United |
2 – 0 | Aston Villa  |
 Newcastle |
0 – 1 | Everton  |
 Bournemouth |
2 – 0 | Leicester  |
 Fulham |
0 – 2 | Manchester City  |
 Wolves |
1 – 1 | Brentford  |
 Liverpool |
1 – 1 | Crystal Palace  |
 Southampton |
1 – 2 | Arsenal  |
 Tottenham |
1 – 4 | Brighton  |
 Ipswich |
1 – 3 | West Ham  |
 Nottingham Forest |
0 – 1 | Chelsea  |
