The 2024/25 Premier League season has concluded in dramatic fashion, with Liverpool clinching the title in Arne Slot’s debut season an impressive feat that saw the Reds finish 10 points clear of runners-up Arsenal and restore themselves to the pinnacle of English football after Jurgen Klopp’s departure.

Liverpool’s title was secured at Anfield in late April with a 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham, marking their 20th league championship and cementing their status as the most successful club in English top-flight history.

While Liverpool celebrated their triumph, the season was also notable for its disappointments. Manchester United and Tottenham, two of England’s traditional giants, endured miserable campaigns. United finished 15th their worst ever Premier League season while Spurs were 17th, both teams losing 18 and 22 matches respectively.

Tottenham’s only consolation was victory in the UEFA Europa League final, which secured them a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League despite their domestic woes.

At the bottom of the table, all three promoted teams Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton were relegated, marking the second consecutive season in which every newcomer dropped straight back to the Championship. Southampton’s campaign was particularly dire, finishing rock bottom with just 12 points and a -60 goal difference.

Arsenal finished second for the third consecutive season under Mikel Arteta, but were never truly in the title race, ending 10 points behind Liverpool.

Manchester City, Newcastle, and Chelsea claimed the remaining Champions League spots, while Aston Villa dropped into the Europa League after losing to Manchester United on the final day.

FA Cup winners Crystal Palace will join Villa in the Europa League, and Nottingham Forest will compete in the Conference League.

Financially, the Premier League remains the most lucrative league in the world, with total revenue exceeding £6 billion (approximately KSh 960 billion) since 2023.

While official figures for the 2024/25 season are still pending, estimates show that all clubs received more than £100 million (approximately KSh 16 billion), with Liverpool topping the payments at £181.5 million (approximately KSh 29.04 billion), just ahead of Arsenal (£177.8 million / approximately KSh 28.448 billion), and Manchester City (£171.5 million / approximately KSh 27.44 billion).

Even relegated clubs received substantial payouts, reflecting the league’s financial might and equitable distribution model.

The distribution is partly based on merit (league position), but also heavily influenced by the number of televised matches each club features in.

Manchester United, for example, received the 12th highest payment (£139.5 million / approximately KSh 22.32 billion) despite finishing 15th, thanks to their frequent TV appearances. Each club also received an equal share of around £89 million (approximately KSh 14.24 billion), up 2.4% from last season due to increased international broadcast revenue.

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