Izuchukwu OkosiLiverpool came from a goal down to level things up for a nervous 1-1 draw against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Anfield.
Mohamed Salah scored to end the season as the Premier League top scorer but was unable to score thrice yo overtake Kylian Mbappe for the coveted European Golden Shoe prize.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe title was the Reds’ second in five seasons – albeit they were unable to celebrate the 2019/2020 title in front of their adoring fans due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Arsenal beat Southampton 2-1 at Saint Mary’s Stadium to consolidate on their 2nd place in the table.
Kieran Tierney who is set to leave the club and return to boyhood club, Celtic FC, scored the first goal for the Gunners.
The Saints equalised to make it 1-1 before a late Martin Ordegaard winner.
Levi Colwell’s goal in the second half against Nottingham Forest on Sunday evening secured Chelsea’s 4th position in the Premier League table and a place in the UEFA Champions League next season.
Manchester City secured a 2-0 win at the Craven Cottage versus Fulham on Sunday evening to finish the season in third place behind Liverpool and Arsenal and a return to Champions League football after an insipid start to the campaign.
Newcastle United finished in 5th place despite their 1-0 defeat to Everton.
Nottingham Forest ended up in 7th place and will play in the UEFA Conference League.
Aston Villa were handed a bitter pill as their Champions League dreams were ruined by a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United.
Tottenham Hotspur picked up the 6th spot on the final day of the season and have the Europa League triumph in their kitty.
Amad and Christian Eriksen’s goals sealed a 2-0 win for the Red Devils.
Top seven finish after Sunday’s matches
1. Liverpool
2. Arsenal
3. Manchester City
4. Chelsea
5. Newcastle United
6. Tottenham Hotspur
7. Aston Villa
The 2025/2026 season kicks off on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
