The Premier League 2024/25 season kicked off with a bang as the league’s heavyweights flexed their muscles in the opening week. Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United all secured convincing wins, while Aston Villa, Brighton, and Newcastle United also impressed.
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland made an immediate impact, scoring the opening goal against Chelsea and silencing Spanish defender Marc Cucurella, who had previously mocked the Norwegian striker. City’s 2-0 victory extended their winning streak in the Premier League to four titles.
Liverpool, under new manager Arne Slot, began their campaign with a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town, with Mohamed Salah continuing his tradition of scoring on Matchday 1. Manchester United also earned a 1-0 victory over Fulham, with Joshua Zirkee scoring on his debut.
Arsenal, who narrowly missed out on the title last season, started strongly with a 2-0 win over Wolves. Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka opened their accounts for the season, setting the tone for a potential title challenge.
Aston Villa, under Unai Emery, continued their progress with a 2-1 win over West Ham. Brighton, under Fabian Hürzeler, also impressed with a 3-0 victory over Everton. Newcastle United, despite a red card to Fabian Schar, secured a 1-0 win over Southampton.
Other notable results included Nottingham Forest’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth and Brentford’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace. The Premier League title race is shaping up to be a thrilling one, with several teams vying for the coveted trophy.
