The English Premier League (EPL)
For the 2024/2025 season features 20 teams, including traditional powerhouses, returning clubs, and newly promoted sides. The lineup includes Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Ipswich Town, Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Notably, Ipswich Town, Leicester City, and Southampton have been promoted to the Premier League for this season.
As of December 25, 2024, Liverpool leads the standings with 12 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, accumulating 39 points and a goal difference (GD) of +21. Chelsea follows in second place with 35 points from 10 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses, with a GD of +18. Arsenal is in third place with 33 points, sharing the same GD as Chelsea but with one additional loss. Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth round out the top five, with 31 and 28 points, respectively.
The season began on August 17, 2024, featuring exciting opening fixtures such as Manchester United facing Fulham and Arsenal hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers. The competition will continue through May 25, 2025, as teams battle for the championship, European qualifications, and to avoid relegation. Fans can look forward to an action-packed season filled with drama and excitement across all 20 teams.