Premier League power rankings: Favorites to win 2024-25 season
The Premier League is back for the 2024-25 season, with play having kicked off this past Friday and running to the end of May next year.
Big clubs like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool will all be eyeing the league crown, which means getting off to a great start and then never letting up. Last season, it took a minimum of 25 wins out of 38 games to finish in the top three, meaning that the title contenders are all under pressure from day one.
Teams like Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Newcastle United will all be looking to close the gap with the front-runners after inconsistent performances last season, while an upstart Aston Villa side will be hoping to prove that last season's fourth-place finish was no flash in the pan.
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Here's what you need to know about the expectations of each Premier League team heading into the new campaign:
Premier League 2024-25 power rankings
As of August 21, BetMGM has offered the following odds for the Premier League, evaluating the championship hopes of all 20 teams:
- Manchester City: +135
- Arsenal: +165
- Liverpool: +700
- Chelsea: +2500
- Manchester United: +2500
- Tottenham Hotspur: +2500
- Newcastle United: +3300
- Aston Villa: +5000
- Brighton & Hove Albion: +10000
- West Ham United: +20000
- Crystal Palace: +25000
- Brentford: +50000
- Fulham: +50000
- Nottingham Forest: +50000
- Wolverhampton Wanderers: +50000
- AFC Bournemouth: +50000
- Everton: +100000
- Southampton: +100000
- Leicester City: +100000
- Ipswich Town: +100000
Who won the Premier League last year?
After a thrilling, season-long battle at the top of the Premier League table, Manchester City held off Arsenal to claim the 2023-24 title. Man City — who have now won four straight league championships — put up 91 points in the end, two points better than the Gunners after one of the most competitive Premier League seasons in recent memory.
Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton have gained promotion into the Premier League after successful campaigns in the second-tier EFL Championship. That trio replaces Luton Town, Burnley, and Sheffield United, who finished as last season's three worst teams.
When does the Premier League season start?
The 2024-25 Premier League season officially kicked off on Friday, Aug. 16, with Manchester United defeating Fulham 1-0. All teams will play 38 matches, in a season that runs through May 25, 2025.
How to watch Premier League this season
Select Premier League games will be broadcast on NBC and USA Network throughout the season, with Telemundo and Universo providing Spanish-language coverage.
To stream the games, fans will want to get a subscription to Peacock and fuboTV.
Stream the Premier League: Follow this season's action with a Peacock subscription
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