The 2024-25 English Premier League (EPL) season is set to kick off on August 16, 2024. With Manchester City seeking their fifth consecutive title, Arsenal aiming to finally break their drought, and several other clubs undergoing significant changes, this season promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory.
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Table of contents
- How to Watch the English Premier League in Canada
- 2023-24 Premier League Standings
- English Premier League Champions of the Last 10 Years
- Team-by-Team English Premier League Mini-Previews
- Arsenal
- Manchester City
- Liverpool
- Manchester United
- Newcastle United
- Tottenham Hotspur
- Aston Villa
- Brighton & Hove Albion
- Brentford
- Fulham
- Everton
- West Ham United
- Crystal Palace
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Leicester City
- Leeds United
- Southampton
- Burnley
- Sheffield United
- Norwich City
- 2024-25 English Premier League Storylines
2023-24 Premier League Standings
Here are the final standings for the 2023-24 English Premier League season:
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 38 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 96 | 34 | +62 | 91 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 38 | 28 | 5 | 5 | 91 | 29 | +62 | 89 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 38 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 86 | 41 | +45 | 82 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 38 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 76 | 61 | +15 | 68 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 74 | 61 | +13 | 66 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 38 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 77 | 63 | +14 | 63 |
| 7 | Newcastle United | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 85 | 62 | +23 | 60 |
| 8 | Manchester United | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 57 | 58 | -1 | 60 |
| 9 | West Ham United | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 60 | 74 | -14 | 52 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 57 | 58 | -1 | 49 |
| 11 | Brighton | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 55 | 62 | -7 | 48 |
| 12 | Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 54 | 67 | -13 | 48 |
| 13 | Fulham | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 55 | 61 | -6 | 47 |
| 14 | Wolves | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 50 | 65 | -15 | 46 |
| 15 | Everton* | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 40 | 51 | -11 | 40 |
| 16 | Brentford | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 56 | 65 | -9 | 39 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest** | 38 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 49 | 67 | -18 | 32 |
| 18 | Luton Town (R) | 38 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 52 | 85 | -33 | 26 |
| 19 | Burnley (R) | 38 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 41 | 78 | -37 | 24 |
| 20 | Sheffield United (R) | 38 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 35 | 104 | -69 | 16 |
Notes:
- *Everton was penalized with an 8-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.
- **Nottingham Forest was penalized with a 4-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.
European Qualification:
- Champions League: Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa
- Europa League: Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea
- Europa Conference League: Newcastle United
Relegation:
- Luton Town
- Burnley
- Sheffield United
These standings reflect the competitive nature of the Premier League, with Manchester City securing their fourth consecutive title and the bottom three teams relegated to the Championship.
English Premier League Champions of the Last 10 Years
The winners of the last ten English Premier League championships are as follows:
- 2023-24: Manchester City
- 2022-23: Manchester City
- 2021-22: Manchester City
- 2020-21: Manchester City
- 2019-20: Liverpool
- 2018-19: Manchester City
- 2017-18: Manchester City
- 2016-17: Chelsea
- 2015-16: Leicester City
- 2014-15: Chelsea
Team-by-Team English Premier League Mini-Previews
Arsenal
Our full Arsenal preview can be found here.
Historical Context: Arsenal, founded in 1886, has a rich history in English football. They have won the league 13 times, with their last title coming in the 2003-04 season, famously known as the “Invincibles” season where they went unbeaten. The club has also won a record 14 FA Cups.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 2nd place, 84 points
- Top Goalscorer: Gabriel Jesus – 19 goals
- Most Assists: Bukayo Saka – 12 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Kai Havertz: Expected to play a deeper role but still contribute significantly.
- Gabriel Jesus: Continues to be a key player in attack.
- Bukayo Saka: A consistent performer who will be crucial for Arsenal’s title challenge.
Manchester City
Our full Manchester City preview can be found here.
Historical Context: Manchester City, founded in 1880 as St. Mark’s (West Gorton), has become a dominant force in recent years. They have won the league nine times, including four consecutive titles from 2020-21 to 2023-24. The club also won their first Champions League title in 2022-23.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 1st place, 91 points
- Top Goalscorer: Erling Haaland – 36 goals
- Most Assists: Kevin De Bruyne – 15 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Erling Haaland: The league’s top scorer, expected to continue his goal-scoring spree.
- Kevin De Bruyne: The creative force in midfield.
- Phil Foden: A young talent who could have a breakout season.
Liverpool
Our full Liverpool preview can be found here.
Historical Context: Liverpool, founded in 1892, is one of the most successful clubs in English football with 19 league titles and six European Cups. Their last league title came in the 2019-20 season.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 3rd place, 75 points
- Top Goalscorer: Mohamed Salah – 23 goals
- Most Assists: Trent Alexander-Arnold – 13 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Mohamed Salah: Continues to be Liverpool’s main attacking threat.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold: Key for both defense and attack.
- Darwin Núñez: Expected to have a more significant impact in his second season.
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Manchester United
Historical Context: Manchester United, founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR F.C., is the most successful club in English football history with 20 league titles. Their last title came in the 2012-13 season under Sir Alex Ferguson.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 4th place, 72 points
- Top Goalscorer: Marcus Rashford – 17 goals
- Most Assists: Bruno Fernandes – 10 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Marcus Rashford: Key player in attack.
- Bruno Fernandes: The creative hub of the team.
- Jadon Sancho: Expected to improve and contribute more.
Newcastle United
Historical Context: Newcastle United, founded in 1892, has a storied history with four league titles and six FA Cups. Their most recent success came in the 1968-69 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 5th place, 71 points
- Top Goalscorer: Callum Wilson – 15 goals
- Most Assists: Kieran Trippier – 9 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Callum Wilson: Consistent goal scorer.
- Kieran Trippier: Key in defense and set-pieces.
- Bruno Guimarães: Midfield dynamo.
Tottenham Hotspur
Historical Context: Tottenham Hotspur, founded in 1882, has never won the Premier League but has been a consistent top-six team. They have won two league titles, the last in 1960-61.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 6th place, 68 points
- Top Goalscorer: Harry Kane – 27 goals
- Most Assists: Son Heung-min – 11 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Harry Kane: If he stays, he will be crucial.
- Son Heung-min: Continues to be a key player.
- Pedro Porro: Impressive in pre-season.
Aston Villa
Historical Context: Aston Villa, founded in 1874, has won the league seven times, with their last title coming in 1980-81. They also won the European Cup in 1982.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 7th place, 65 points
- Top Goalscorer: Ollie Watkins – 14 goals
- Most Assists: Emiliano Buendía – 8 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Ollie Watkins: Main goal threat.
- Emiliano Buendía: Creative force.
- Jacob Ramsey: Emerging talent.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Historical Context: Brighton, founded in 1901, has been in the EPL since the 2017-18 season and continues to grow. They reached their highest-ever league finish in the 2022-23 season, ending 6th.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 8th place, 62 points
- Top Goalscorer: Danny Welbeck – 10 goals
- Most Assists: Pascal Groß – 7 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Danny Welbeck: Experienced forward.
- Pascal Groß: Key in midfield.
- Evan Ferguson: Promising young talent.
Brentford
Historical Context: Brentford, founded in 1889, has been a surprise package since their promotion in the 2021-22 season. They have quickly established themselves as a competitive EPL team.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 9th place, 59 points
- Top Goalscorer: Ivan Toney – 20 goals
- Most Assists: Bryan Mbeumo – 8 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Ivan Toney: Main goal scorer.
- Bryan Mbeumo: Creative and goal-scoring threat.
- David Raya: Solid in goal.
Fulham
Historical Context: Fulham, founded in 1879, has been a yo-yo club but has established themselves in the EPL recently. They reached the Europa League final in 2010.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 10th place, 55 points
- Top Goalscorer: Aleksandar Mitrović – 14 goals
- Most Assists: Andreas Pereira – 6 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Aleksandar Mitrović: Key goal scorer.
- Andreas Pereira: Creative midfielder.
- Bernd Leno: Reliable goalkeeper.
Everton
Historical Context: Everton, founded in 1878, has won the league nine times, with their last title in 1986-87. They have also won five FA Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 11th place, 52 points
- Top Goalscorer: Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 12 goals
- Most Assists: Demarai Gray – 7 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Main goal threat.
- Demarai Gray: Creative force.
- Jordan Pickford: Key in goal.
West Ham United
Historical Context: West Ham, founded in 1895, has never won the league but has won three FA Cups. They won the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2022-23.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 12th place, 50 points
- Top Goalscorer: Michail Antonio – 11 goals
- Most Assists: Jarrod Bowen – 8 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Michail Antonio: Main goal threat.
- Jarrod Bowen: Creative force.
- Declan Rice: Key in midfield.
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Crystal Palace
Historical Context: Crystal Palace, founded in 1905, has never won the league but has been a consistent EPL team. They reached the FA Cup final in 2016.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 13th place, 48 points
- Top Goalscorer: Wilfried Zaha – 10 goals
- Most Assists: Michael Olise – 6 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Wilfried Zaha: Main goal threat.
- Michael Olise: Creative force.
- Eberechi Eze: Emerging talent.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Historical Context: Wolves, founded in 1877, has won the league three times, with their last title in 1958-59. They won the UEFA Europa League in 1972.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 14th place, 45 points
- Top Goalscorer: Raúl Jiménez – 9 goals
- Most Assists: Pedro Neto – 5 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Raúl Jiménez: Main goal threat.
- Pedro Neto: Creative force.
- Rúben Neves: Key in midfield.
Leicester City
Historical Context: Leicester, founded in 1884, famously won the league in 2015-16. They also won the FA Cup in 2020-21.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 15th place, 42 points
- Top Goalscorer: Jamie Vardy – 10 goals
- Most Assists: James Maddison – 7 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Jamie Vardy: Main goal threat.
- James Maddison: Creative force.
- Harvey Barnes: Emerging talent.
Leeds United
Historical Context: Leeds, founded in 1919, has won the league three times, with their last title in 1991-92. They reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2000-01.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 16th place, 40 points
- Top Goalscorer: Patrick Bamford – 9 goals
- Most Assists: Raphinha – 6 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Patrick Bamford: Main goal threat.
- Raphinha: Creative force.
- Kalvin Phillips: Key in midfield.
Southampton
Historical Context: Southampton, founded in 1885, has won the FA Cup once, in 1976. They have been a consistent EPL team since their promotion in 2012.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 17th place, 38 points
- Top Goalscorer: Che Adams – 8 goals
- Most Assists: James Ward-Prowse – 7 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Che Adams: Main goal threat.
- James Ward-Prowse: Creative force.
- Kyle Walker-Peters: Key in defense.
Burnley
Historical Context: Burnley, founded in 1882, has won the league twice, with their last title in 1959-60. They have been a consistent EPL team since their promotion in 2016.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 18th place, 35 points
- Top Goalscorer: Chris Wood – 9 goals
- Most Assists: Dwight McNeil – 6 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Chris Wood: Main goal threat.
- Dwight McNeil: Creative force.
- James Tarkowski: Key in defense.
Sheffield United
Historical Context: Sheffield United, founded in 1889, has won the league once, in 1897-98. They have been a yo-yo club in recent years, with their last promotion in 2019.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 19th place, 33 points
- Top Goalscorer: Billy Sharp – 7 goals
- Most Assists: Sander Berge – 5 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Billy Sharp: Main goal threat.
- Sander Berge: Creative force.
- Aaron Ramsdale: Key in goal.
Norwich City
Historical Context: Norwich, founded in 1902, has never won the league but has been a consistent yo-yo club. They have won the League Cup twice, in 1962 and 1985.
2023-24 Recap:
- Standings: 20th place, 30 points
- Top Goalscorer: Teemu Pukki – 8 goals
- Most Assists: Emiliano Buendía – 6 assists
Players to Watch in 2024-25:
- Teemu Pukki: Main goal threat.
- Emiliano Buendía: Creative force.
- Max Aarons: Key in defense.
2024-25 English Premier League Storylines
- Manchester City’s Title Defense:
- Arsenal’s Title Challenge:
- Arsenal has been improving under Mikel Arteta and finished second for two consecutive seasons. With key signings, they aim to break City’s stranglehold on the league.
- Liverpool’s Rebuild under Arne Slot:
- Manchester United’s Resurgence:
- Chelsea’s Managerial Changes:
- Chelsea continues to be a club in flux, having replaced Mauricio Pochettino with Enzo Maresca. The new manager’s ability to stabilize the team will be crucial for their top-four ambitions.
- Aston Villa’s European Ambitions:
- Emerging Young Talents:
- Watch out for young stars like Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace), Jarell Quansah (Liverpool), Oscar Bobb (Manchester City), and Lewis Miley (Newcastle United) who are poised to make significant impacts this season.
- Promoted Teams’ Survival Battle:
- Financial Fair Play and Its Impact:
The 2024-25 Premier League season promises to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable in recent memory. With Manchester City looking to extend their dominance, Arsenal pushing for their first title in years, and several clubs undergoing significant changes, fans are in for a thrilling ride. Keep an eye on the emerging young talents and the impact of financial fair play investigations, which could add an extra layer of intrigue to the season. You can catch it all season long on Fubo.
