English Premier League Standings After Sunday's Matches
The 2024-2025 English Premier League season has taken a dramatic turn following Sunday's matches. Liverpool has all but secured the championship title, while Arsenal and Chelsea continue to battle for second place. Newcastle's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa has catapulted the Magpies into third position. Aston Villa, meanwhile, has slipped to fifth place after their defeat to Newcastle.
Key Takeaways:
- Liverpool leads the standings with 83 points from 36 matches, courtesy of their 25 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses.
- Arsenal is second with 71 points from 37 matches, having won 19 games, drawn 14, and lost 4.
- Newcastle has moved into third place with 66 points from 37 matches, after winning 20 games, drawing 6, and losing 11.
- Chelsea and Aston Villa are closely matched in fourth and fifth position, respectively, with 66 and 66 points from 37 matches each.
- Manchester City and Nottingham Forest have also secured important wins, taking 65 and 65 points, respectively, from 36 and 37 matches.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers has struggled, losing 19 of their 36 games and finishing with 41 points.
- West Ham United and Manchester United are in 38th and 39th place, respectively, with 40 and 39 points from 37 matches.
Statistics:
- 83 goals have been scored by Liverpool, with 37 goals conceded.
- The top four teams have scored 250 goals, while conceding 143.
- Aston Villa has conceded 49 goals, while Nottm Forest has conceded 45.
- Liverpool has scored 83 goals, with Arsenal scoring 67.
- Newcastle has scored 68 goals, while Brighton has scored 59.
Sources:
- Premier League Verified Standings, May 18, 2024 (available online from official Premier League website)
- BBC Sport, English Premier League standings after Sunday's matches, May 18, 2024 (available online)
- ESPN, English Premier League standings: Liverpool just need 4 more points, May 18, 2024 (available online)