One other 12 months is nearly achieved, and what a 12 months it has been.
We’ve seen England fall simply quick once more, Liverpool improve on Jurgen Klopp, Manchester Metropolis preserve their dominance earlier than struggling a outstanding fall from grace and but extra turmoil and frustration at Manchester United.
So what is going to 2025 convey? Right here we convey you our (in some circumstances wild) predictions for the subsequent 12 months.
1. Liverpool will go unbeaten for the remainder of the Premier League season
Arne Slot has been a revelation after succeeding Klopp at Anfield, bringing calm to the chaos and getting one of the best out of a Liverpool squad that appears head and shoulders above everybody else.
The Merseysiders have misplaced simply as soon as this season within the league – a shock setback at residence to Nottingham Forest in September – and that would be the solely mark on the loss column come Might.
Liverpool nonetheless must go to Manchester Metropolis, Aston Villa and Chelsea however that received’t fear them.
Slot’s males may have the title wrapped up by April.
2. Guardiola to depart Manchester Metropolis on the finish of the season
He might have signed a brand new deal just lately that ties him to the membership till June 2027 however Guardiola will stop in Might after Metropolis fail to say a spot within the Champions League.
The Catalan has been exhibiting seen indicators of stress in current weeks and can take the choice to stroll away after a trophy-laden spell on the Etihad.
The Barcelona affect can be saved, although, as Xavi is called as his successor.
3. English golf equipment will win all three European trophies
After lacking out on the Premier League crown as soon as once more, Arsenal will efficiently flip their consideration to conquering Europe. Mikel Arteta’s facet will win the Champions League after beating Actual Madrid within the remaining.
Tottenham will make it a North London double by profitable the Europa League with Ange Postecoglou vindicated for sticking to his ideas and sustaining his all-out attacking method.
And Chelsea will win the Convention League as they need to given the funding of their squad and the actual fact the competitors is, fairly frankly, garbage!
4. Xabi Alonso to take over at Actual Madrid
Madrid will say an emotional farewell to Carlo Ancelotti after ending third in La Liga behind Barcelona and title-winners Atletico Madrid and failing to retain their Champions League crown.
In will step former Madrid midfielder Alonso following his profitable stint at Bayer Leverkusen.
His first act can be to substantiate the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a free switch.
5. Declan Rice named England captain
Harry Kane’s affect on the squad will wane as he continues to underperform for his nation, dropping his beginning spot within the course of.
And new boss Thomas Tuchel will put his stamp on the Three Lions by naming Rice as his everlasting skipper.
Arsenal man Rice impresses on and off the sphere as England win each recreation in 2025 after being handed a comparatively easy qualifying group for World Cup 2026.