🦁 OneFootball reviews the 2024/25 Premier League season | OneFootball

Another Premier League season is in the history books, and the 2024/25 campaign won't be forgotten in a hurry.

Before we head into the summer, our writers take a look back at the best bits of the last nine months.

Disagree with our selections? Let us know in the comments!

What was your personal favourite match or moment of the 2024/25 season?

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Dan Burke: Manchester City's 5-2 win over Crystal Palace in April was insane. It was 2-2 at half-time but could easily have been 3-0 to Palace or 4-2 to City, and Pep Guardiola's side then completed the comeback in the second half. Palace got their revenge in the FA Cup final, so I'm sure they won't mind now.

Richard Buxton: Everton 2-2 Liverpool. Goodison Park's last ever Merseyside derby delivered everything you could have asked for and more - and that was before both teams started going toe-to-toe on the pitch at the final whistle!

Peter Fitzpatrick: The league season has been one of the least memorable for multiple reasons, but Crystal Palace's FA Cup win was a rare pure moment in the modern game, and one of the best trophy successes in years.

Alex Mott: Watching Newcastle and Crystal Palace lifting trophies for the first time in decades/ever and seeing their fans' reaction reminded me just why I love this game.

Andrew Thompson: It's hard to argue against seeing Crystal Palace lift a first-ever major trophy in the club's history. In a period in football history dominated by football finance, Palace's FA Cup triumph is a testament to the romantic aspects of the beautiful game.

Alex Waite: Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle was a wonderful game with some outrageous goals and end-to-end drama from start to finish. It was also a fantastic display of how these sides mean business when trying to break into the upper reaches of the Premier League.

Pádraig Whelan: James Tarkowski's last gasp equaliser in Goodison Park's last Merseyside derby and the manner of it was a moment that will be replayed and remembered for years to come.

Who was your Player of the Season?

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Dan Burke: The answer is Mo Salah, but I thought Alexander Isak was fantastic this season as well. The Swede keeps improving every year and at 25, he still has his best years ahead of him.

Richard Buxton: Mohamed Salah. It's not even up for debate.

Peter Fitzpatrick: Mohamed Salah. Next.

Alex Mott: Of course the answer is Mohamed Salah, but outside the Egyptian sensation I'd go for Alexis Mac Allister. The Argentine midfielder hasn't had a bad game this season and is surely one of Liverpool's best ever bargains at £35m.

Andrew Thompson: It has to be Mohamed Salah, surely. Having a career-best season amid an unexpected run that saw Liverpool claim Premier League honours in Arne Slot's first season in charge, there's no one more deserving.

Alex Waite: It's hard to look beyond Salah here after an emphatic solo campaign. 18 assists alone would be a monumental achievement for most players, but add in just the 29 goals, and it's a world-class achievement from the Egyptian, who remains central to Liverpool's success.

Pádraig Whelan: As everyone has correctly pointed out, the only answer here is Salah - setting a new Premier League record for goal involvements in a season with 47 and helping his team to the title. But an honourable mention for Brentford's underrated ever-present Bryan Mbeumo, who may now be in line for a big summer move.

Who was your Young Player of the Season (aged 21 or under at the time of writing)?

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Dan Burke: Myles Lewis-Skelly managed to get a yellow card before even making his debut for Arsenal, and had a couple of other disciplinary issues later in the season, but he's emerged as a quality player and one of the Gunners' key men already.

Richard Buxton: Dean Huijsen's impending move to Real Madrid only confirms how impressive he has been for Bournemouth. At the risk of jinxing him, it's reminiscent of Matthijs de Ligt's meteoric rise at Ajax.

Peter Fitzpatrick: Not even 18 at the start of the season, Myles Lewis-Skelly has quickly become Arsenal's most exciting full-back since Ashley Cole. He also became the youngest-ever player to score on his England debut. Not bad.

Alex Mott: Milos Kerkez has been an utter revelation for Bournemouth this term, completely reinventing the Cherries' left-hand side. A reported move to Liverpool this summer is more than deserved.

Andrew Thompson: Myles Lewis-Skelly. Emphatically breaking into the Arsenal first-team, while playing out of his preferred position and thrusting his way into the England set-up puts him a step ahead of any other candidate.

Alex Waite: Adam Wharton is a joy to watch and time stands still when he receives the ball. It's a shame the England midfielder missed half of the campaign through injury but he returned in top form and was key for Palace's strong end to the campaign and memorable FA Cup triumph.

Pádraig Whelan: Bournemouth have an exciting squad of extremely talented youngsters and Dean Huijsen was the pick of the bunch this season. Not even 21 yet, he can already count Juventus and Roma among his clubs and next, is a well-earned move to Real Madrid.

Who was the Signing of the Season?

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Dan Burke: Bournemouth's scouting department deserve a bonus after bringing Dean Huijsen in from Juventus for £12.8m last summer, and recently selling him on to Real Madrid for £50m. For a club of their size that's incredible business.

Richard Buxton: Nottingham Forest could have a few names in this category but it's hard to look beyond Nikola Milenković. At a reported £12m, it's an absolute steal.

Peter Fitzpatrick: I'll go with Milenković too, who has been an integral part of Forest's brilliant season. His partnership with Murillo has been one of the league's best, and the big Serb has also chipped in with five goals.

Alex Mott: Signed to replace Michael Olise, Ismaïla Sarr has more than impressed during his first season at Crystal Palace. An FA Cup winners medal is just the start for the Senegal international.

Andrew Thompson: Dean Huijsen, for me. Signed for relative pennies and now on his way to the biggest club in world football, the silky centre-back's rapid development has been nothing short of sensational. Does not hurt that he's now broken into the Spain set-up, either.

Alex Waite: Despite falling short again, Arsenal had a few bright sparks throughout their squad and Mikel Merino was among them. Even playing in an unnatural centre-forward position, the Spanish international shone and showed an unselfish ability to get Arsenal out of trouble. Next season, I think we'll see Merino flourish in a more natural centre-midfield role.

Pádraig Whelan: While the fee that Nottingham Forest paid to sign Elliot Anderson was rather substantial, he justified it big time. Particularly in the latter half of the campaign, the 22-year-old really came to the fore at the heart of his side's midfield and was a big factor in bringing European football back to the City Ground.

Who was your Manager of the Season?

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Dan Burke: After (just about) delivering Champions League football and the League Cup to Newcastle, I think Eddie Howe deserves it. The Magpies are still operating on a relatively modest budget and it still feels like they are punching above their weight to me.

Richard Buxton: It has to be Arne Slot, doesn't it? The Dutchman risked taking on a poison chalice as Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool successor but surpassed expectations.

Peter Fitzpatrick: I had Forest going down at the start of the season, so Nuno Espirito Santo just pips Slot to this honour. Working under a chaotic chairman, he has done an incredible job with a somewhat rag tag bunch of players.

Alex Mott: It's Nuno Espirito Santo for me. Touted as relegation-candidates at the start of the season, the job the Nottingham Forest boss has done is unmatched.

Andrew Thompson: Arne Slot, Eddie Howe, and Mikel Arteta are all great shouts, but Nuno Espírito Santo deserves immense credit for bringing Forest to the unexpected heights he has after many tipped the club to drop down to the Championship.

Alex Waite: It's not easy to transition into the Premier League with no prior experience, so Arne Slot deserves immense credit for winning the league this season. The Dutchman utilised the foundations laid by Jürgen Klopp well and had the Reds playing some fantastic football on their way to the title.

Pádraig Whelan: After a third place finish last season and no notable incomings to really speak of, it is safe to say that Arne Slot defied all expectations during his first year in charge at Anfield. Nobody really saw this triumph coming outside of the red half of Merseyside.

What was the thing which most surprised you in 2024/25?

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Dan Burke: The rise of Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth was the highlight of the season for me. Both unfortunately fell away towards the end of the season, but it was great to see two unexpected clubs fighting for the Champions League spots for a time, and suggests the Premier League is becoming more competitive than ever.

Richard Buxton: David Moyes' second coming at Everton, both for the fact he finally did return and steered them away from another relegation battle with time to spare.

Peter Fitzpatrick: Manchester United and Spurs have been banter clubs for years now, but Manchester City's staggering drop off in the winter was scarcely believable. They have recovered in part, but the FA Cup loss and Kevin De Bruyne's exit indicate an era has ended.

Alex Mott: Manchester United and Tottenham being quite this bad. If it weren't for those pesky promoted sides, we could have had the funniest relegation battles in years!

Andrew Thompson: Tottenham's horrific campaign. Most shockingly, despite their Europa League success, is seeing a side sitting just outside the bottom three despite boasting a goal return in the same conversation as three clubs destined for Europe next season. If they can get it right at the back, they could surprise next term.

Alex Waite: Brentford pushing for Europe. Every season, I write Brentford off as a relegation-threatened side punching above their weight. However, I'm happy to be surprised by the Bees' consistent rise under Thomas Frank, and their front free have been electric throughout the campaign.

Pádraig Whelan: There should simply never be a season in which only five teams in the Premier League finish lower than Manchester United. Expectations weren't exactly high but it is still a shock for a club of their size and resources to register such a lowly finish.

And finally, what was your favourite Goal of the Season?

Dan Burke: It's a recent one, but Omar Marmoush's stunning strike against Bournemouth takes it for me. The technique was perfect. You simply don't save those.

Richard Buxton: Julio Enciso's wonder strike for Ipswich against Everton was special and a fitting last-ever goal to be scored in front of the Gwladys Street End.

Peter Fitzpatrick: James Tarkowski's injury-time equaliser in the final Goodison Park derby was arguably the moment of the season.

Alex Mott: Without a doubt James Tarkowski's volley in the last-ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

Andrew Thompson: I'm with Peter and Alex here; it's Tarkowski against Liverpool. It's a goal that fairytales are made of and moments you imagine in your head when you're young. The perfect Merseyside derby send-off for Goodison Park.

Alex Waite: I was sad to see Jhon Durán leave for Saudi Arabia in January, especially as the Colombian had a knack for scoring incredible goals. Durán's 30-yard rocket in Villa's 3-2 win over Everton was just ridiculous, and a prime example of his exceptional ability to pick out the top corner from all distances.

Pádraig Whelan: He may not have meant it (saying it was '30% a shot and 70% a cross) but Sandro Tonali's outrageous effort against Brentford wasn't something you see every day and after his tough time out, you couldn't help but feel for him.

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