Liverpool: Liverpool celebrated their English Premier League triumph in grand fashion, marking their 20th championship victory. The Reds, having secured the top league title, played their final match of the 2024/25 season against Crystal Palace at Anfield Stadium. Before the match, both teams lined up to honor each other, celebrating their respective achievements this season. In an unexpected turn, Crystal Palace took an early lead with a goal from Ismaila Sarr in the 9th minute. Liverpool faced further challenges when Ryan Gravenberch was sent off in the 68th minute, leaving them with only 10 players. However, Mohamed Salah scored an equalizer in the 85th minute, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Despite the draw, Liverpool concluded the season as champions with 84 points from 38 matches, while Crystal Palace finished 12th with 53 points.
According to Thai News Agency, after the match, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk led the team in lifting the Premier League trophy in front of 60,000 ecstatic fans at Anfield. The celebration was especially sweet for Mohamed Salah, who claimed the Golden Boot with 29 goals and 18 assists, and was also awarded the Premier League Player of the Year and Playmaker Award.
The atmosphere at Anfield was electric, with Liverpool supporters, known as the “Kop,” celebrating jubilantly. Fans set off flares, waved flags and scarves, and sang songs in tribute to the team’s achievement. Praise was heaped on the players and manager Arne Slot, who guided Liverpool to this significant victory.
Arne Slot expressed that a pivotal moment in the season was Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Manchester United in September, which bolstered his confidence in winning the title. He emphasized his ambition for continued success and is already looking forward to the next season.
In other Premier League results, Bournemouth defeated Leicester City 2-0, Wolverhampton and Brentford drew 1-1, Brighton triumphed over Spurs 4-1, Arsenal beat Southampton 2-1, Chelsea won against Nottingham Forest 1-0, Everton secured a 1-0 victory over Newcastle, Manchester United overcame Aston Villa 2-0, Manchester City won 2-0 against Fulham, and West Ham defeated Ipswich Town 3-1.
The final standings saw Liverpool crowned champions, with Arsenal as runners-up, Manchester City in third, Chelsea fourth, and Newcastle fifth, all securing spots in the UEFA Champions League. Aston Villa finished sixth for a Europa League place, and Nottingham Forest seventh for the Conference League. Spurs, despite finishing 17th, earned a UEFA Champions League spot as Europa League champions.
Promoted to the Premier League for the 2025/26 season are Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland.