One Amazing Stat For Each Premier League Club After the 2024/25 Season
The 2024/25 Premier League campaign has officially concluded, but before we bid it farewell, there’s still time to revel in some eye-catching statistics that highlight the unique journeys of each top-flight side.
Arsenal
High hopes accompanied Arsenal into this season, and while they showed plenty of promise, the Gunners had to settle for runners-up for the third consecutive year.
Injuries certainly played their part, but few discussions about Mikel Arteta’s team passed without the assertion that they urgently required a recognised No. 9. While that point may seem overstated, the data tells a compelling story.
Only Liverpool (86) and Manchester City (72) scored more than Arsenal’s 69 league goals, yet Kai Havertz ended the campaign as the Gunners’ top league scorer with just nine. It marked the first time since the 1923/24 season that no Arsenal player reached double figures in league goals.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa’s season ended in heartbreak as they narrowly missed out on a UEFA Champions League spot following a 2-0 defeat at Manchester United on the final day.
However, their performances at Villa Park were exceptional. Following a 2-1 EFL Cup defeat to Crystal Palace in October, Unai Emery’s side went unbeaten in their final 21 home games across all competitions (15 wins, six draws), the club’s longest home unbeaten streak since 1976–77 (24 matches).
Bournemouth
Under Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth were among the Premier League’s most energetic teams, characterised by their high pressing and intense tempo.
The Cherries recorded the lowest PPDA (passes per defensive action) in the division at 9.9, indicating that opponents were given less time on the ball than against any other side.
Their press paid off, as Bournemouth registered the most shot-ending high turnovers (68) and scored a league-best 10 goals from such situations.
Brentford
Brentford may not always have been known for attacking flair, but this season saw a shift in narrative thanks to standout displays from Bryan Mbeumo (20 goals) and Yoane Wissa (19).
The Bees netted 66 Premier League goals, their highest tally ever, and only four clubs scored more. They also had the best shot conversion rate at 19.9%.
More goals were scored at the Gtech Community Stadium than any other top-flight ground in 2024/25.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Fabian Hürzeler’s debut campaign in charge of Brighton was a success, with his youthful side finishing eighth, narrowly missing out on European qualification.
The Seagulls demonstrated great resilience, claiming 23 points from losing positions—level with Liverpool for the most in the league.
Their substitutes made a significant impact too, contributing 25 goal involvements (15 goals, 10 assists), the highest in the division.
Chelsea
Evaluating Chelsea remains complex, especially considering their youthful squad. Despite falling away from the title race in the latter stages, the Blues secured Champions League football with a final-day victory over Nottingham Forest and lifted the UEFA Conference League trophy.
Impressively, their average starting XI age in the Premier League was 24 years and 36 days—the youngest for any side in a single campaign. Even in that crucial final fixture, their average age remained under 25.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace made history by lifting their first major trophy—an unforgettable FA Cup triumph over Manchester City at Wembley.
Their Premier League form reflected this success, with Oliver Glasner steering the team from a sluggish start (no wins in the first eight matches) to a club-record 53-point haul in a single top-flight season.
Everton
Everton endured a rollercoaster of a season. After winning just three of their first 20 matches, the Toffees turned to David Moyes, who returned with the club teetering above the relegation zone.
From mid-January onward, Everton claimed 31 points—bettered only by Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City. Moyes’ return has restored belief, just in time for their departure from Goodison Park.
Fulham
Fulham showed glimpses of promise despite finishing in the lower half of the table.
Their record against top-half sides was outstanding—30 points from 20 matches, with only Liverpool earning more (35). Yet, they struggled against the bottom half, claiming just 24 points from 18 games.
Interestingly, Fulham averaged 1.6 goals per match against top-half teams but only 1.2 against those in the bottom half.
Ipswich Town
Ipswich’s return to the Premier League was a steep learning curve.
Their main issue was defensive frailty, with just two clean sheets all season—the fewest of any team. Though they conceded 82 goals (less than Southampton’s 86), failing to shut out opponents in 36 of 38 matches left them needing to score in almost every fixture to gain points.
Leicester City
Leicester also endured a short-lived return to the top flight.
After managing just 10 points from their first 12 games, they replaced Steve Cooper with Ruud van Nistelrooy. However, the change brought little improvement.
Under Van Nistelrooy, they earned just 15 points from 26 games. Their average goals dropped from 1.3 to 0.7 per game, while points per game fell from 0.8 to 0.6—evidence that a managerial switch doesn’t always yield results.
Liverpool
Liverpool enjoyed a landmark season, matching Manchester United for the most English top-flight titles.
Arne Slot’s squad remained consistent, with Federico Chiesa the only new signing last summer.
Chiesa made just one league start—against Brighton, after the title was secured—and played only 104 minutes in total. Liverpool had the fewest league starters who hadn’t played for the club in the previous season, highlighting the benefits of squad continuity.
Manchester City
For Manchester City, third place and an FA Cup final appearance still felt underwhelming given expectations of a fifth straight league title.
Rodri’s absence was significant, but this campaign marked the first since Pep Guardiola’s 2016/17 debut season where they failed to lift any silverware.
Their 13 competitive defeats were the most Guardiola has ever suffered in a single season. Nevertheless, they finished strongly with a 10-game unbeaten Premier League run (seven wins, three draws).
Manchester United
Manchester United’s woes deepened with a 15th-place finish—by far their worst in the Premier League era.
Their 18 league defeats were the most in a campaign since 1973/74, when they were relegated. To add to the misery, Spurs beat them in the Europa League final, ruling them out of European competition next season.
Newcastle United
Newcastle fans had much to celebrate as Eddie Howe led the club to its first major trophy in 70 years by winning the EFL Cup, alongside securing Champions League football with a fifth-place finish.
Their 20 league wins were the club’s highest since the 2002/03 season under Bobby Robson. Optimism is riding high at St James’ Park.
Nottingham Forest
Forest defied pre-season relegation predictions to finish seventh and qualify for the UEFA Conference League.
They recorded 65 points—29 more than the previous season—making them the Premier League’s most improved side.
Although they missed out on a top-six spot, Forest became only the second team (after Man Utd in 2013/14) to win 19 games and not finish in the top six.
Southampton
Southampton’s return was nightmarish, ending bottom with only 12 points.
They scored a league-low 26 goals and conceded a league-high 86. Their 30 losses made them the first side to lose that many in a 38-game Premier League season.
Will Still now has the task of leading a revival in the Championship.
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs had a curious season, finishing with just 38 points—their lowest in Premier League history—yet they lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy.
Ange Postecoglou adapted his possession-heavy style in Europe, going from just 6.7% long passes in the league to 18.7% in the Europa League final.
Domestically, their highest long-pass rate was 14.9% in a 5-1 loss to Liverpool. Will more “anti-Angeball” be seen next season?
West Ham United
West Ham’s season failed to catch fire despite a mid-season managerial change from Julen Lopetegui to Graham Potter.
Jarrod Bowen stood out, directly contributing to 46% of their Premier League goals (13 goals, 8 assists). Only Mohamed Salah had a higher goal involvement rate (55%) for his club.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
After going winless in their first 10 matches, Wolves dismissed Gary O’Neil in December and appointed Vítor Pereira.
He secured wins in his first two games and drew his third. From his appointment onwards, Wolves collected 33 points—bettered by only nine teams.
Their final tally of 42 points was remarkable considering their start. Only Newcastle have achieved more points after a 10-game winless start in Premier League history.