When the Premier League kicked off in August 2024, fans could have barely been able to predict the turn of the table that we have witnessed so far. From dark horses climbing up the table to legendary powerhouses trickling down, what an adventure it has been for the clubs. This epic rollercoaster was not without drama or breathtaking football action as the teams battled for the title.
Now, with the international break afoot, it’s the perfect time to look back at the 2024-25 season so far and reflect on the clubs’ performances. From the rise of Forest to the fall of City, we have covered everything in this quick recap. Let’s dive right into it, shall we?
Premier League 2024-25 Table
Here are the current standings of the clubs before the international break took off.
| Position | Club | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Liverpool | 29 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 69 | 27 | 42 | 70 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 29 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 53 | 24 | 29 | 58 |
| 3 | Nottingham Forest | 29 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 49 | 35 | 14 | 54 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 53 | 37 | 16 | 49 |
| 5 | Manchester City | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 55 | 40 | 15 | 48 |
| 6 | Newcastle United | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 47 | 38 | 9 | 47 |
| 7 | Brighton And Hove Albion | 29 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 48 | 42 | 6 | 47 |
| 8 | Fulham | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 43 | 38 | 5 | 45 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 29 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 45 |
| 10 | Bournemouth | 29 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 48 | 36 | 12 | 44 |
| 11 | Brentford | 29 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 50 | 45 | 5 | 41 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 36 | 33 | 3 | 39 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 37 | 40 | -3 | 37 |
| 14 | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 55 | 43 | 12 | 34 |
| 15 | Everton | 29 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 32 | 36 | -4 | 34 |
| 16 | West Ham United | 29 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 33 | 49 | -16 | 34 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 29 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 40 | 58 | -18 | 26 |
| 18 | Ipswich Town | 29 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 28 | 62 | -34 | 17 |
| 19 | Leicester City | 29 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 65 | -40 | 17 |
| 20 | Southampton | 29 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 21 | 70 | -49 | 9 |
Progress of the Premier League So far
Thrilling derbies, epic goals, and classic world-class football, the league’s progress has been nothing short of exhilarating to the core. Without further ado, let’s look at the quick season recap.
Liverpool’s 12-Point Lead Might Secure Them the Title
Liverpool have been formidable this season, and coupled with Arne Slot’s unique style of play, they have only lost one match so far. After their latest 3-1 victory against Southampton, Liverpool clinched a 12-point lead, making it difficult for runner-up Arsenal to catch up. Fans speculate that it’s only a question of when and not if the Reds will win the title.
In fact, all they will need to bag the title are 16 points out of 27 that are up for grabs in the remaining nine Premier League games for the team. Their recent win over Chelsea boosted Arsenal’s points, but even if they win all the remaining matches, they will still not be able to beat Liverpool.
Speaking of Chelsea, the club has had a rocky season and their recent away match threw a light on the importance of Cole Palmer. His absence from a third domestic away game was quite heavy for them as they couldn’t score a single goal against Arsenal. In fact, four of Enzo Maresca’s men were made to play out of position, which led to a weak offensive performance.
Forest’s Unshakable Resolve for a Spot in the Champions League
Nottingham Forest have emerged as the dark horse this season and they currently occupy the third position in the league table. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men have secured some of the most remarkable wins with a total of 54 points.
Just nine matches remaining to determine whether Forest will qualify for the Champions League next year. This looks likely, considering their mindblowing performance so far, and fans also have high hopes for the club.
Race for Europe Is Still On
Meanwhile, the eight teams occupying the positions from four to 11, just have eight points between them. The struggle is still underway as the clubs covet a spot in the Champions League. After a lot of challenges, Manchester City are solemnly sitting in the 5th position after Pep’s men lost against Forest and drew with Brighton.
However, they could be under threat as Fulham and Villa will also fight tooth and nail in the remaining matches to bridge the gap between the points. Even if it seems unlikely now, nothing can be said for sure, as we already saw how this season is packed with surprises.
Not to forget, EFL Cup victors Newcastle are brimming with confidence and are just behind City on the table. They can upset the odds by entering the top four if they keep up with their winning performance after the international break.
Man Utd and Spurs Are Struggling Just Above the Bottom of the Table
Manchester United and Spurs have faced a challenging campaign so far, and they need to come up fresh after the break. The remaining two months can prove to be quite crucial for both clubs, which are, unfortunately, near the bottom half of the table.
However, despite the team form, Bruno Fernandes is a rising star of the Red Devils. Time and again he has proved his efficiency with genius scores and assists even in the darkest days that Man Utd have been facing.
Wolverhampton’s Ongoing Battle to Avoid Relegation
Before the break, Wolves were safe in the 17th position and stayed out of the relegation zone, and they likely will. Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton are not so lucky as they are in the bottom three. Their dire state might continue if they don’t pull up their socks after the break.
On the other hand, the last draw between West Ham and Everton has thrown light on Graham Potter’s need to bring forth his tactical ideas into the team. The slow progress has been quite frustrating for fans who expect a better performance after the break.
Premier League Schedule After the Break
With just nine matchdays left for the Premier League to commence, tension will run high as players return after the break. Here’s how the upcoming schedule looks:
- Matchday 30: April 1 to April 3
- Matchday 31: April 5 to April 7
- Matchday 32: April 12 to April 14
- Matchday 29 (postponed match): April 16
- Matchday 33: April 19 to April 21
- Matchday 34: April 26 to April 28
- Matchday 35: May 3
- Matchday 36: May 10
- Matchday 37: May 18
- Matchday 38: May 25
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