Pep leaves Manchester Metropolis, Liverpool stay undefeated and Arsenal win the Champions League

One other 12 months is nearly over, and what a 12 months it has been.

We noticed England fail but once more, Liverpool enhance on Jurgen Klopp, Manchester Metropolis keep their dominance earlier than struggling a exceptional fall from grace and but extra turmoil and frustration at Manchester United.

So, what does 2025 have in retailer for us? Right here we current to you our (generally loopy) predictions for the subsequent 12 months.

1. Liverpool will stay unbeaten for the remainder of the Premier League season

Arne Slot has been a revelation after taking on from Klopp at Anfield, bringing calm to the chaos and getting the perfect out of a Liverpool crew that appears head and shoulders above everybody else.
The Merseysiders have misplaced simply as soon as this season within the league – a shock reverse at dwelling to Nottingham Forest in September – and that would be the solely mark within the defeat column come Could.
Liverpool nonetheless must journey to Manchester Metropolis, Aston Villa and Chelsea however that will not fear them.
Slot’s males can have the title wrapped up by April.

2. Guardiola will depart Manchester Metropolis on the finish of the season

He could have lately signed a brand new deal that ties him to the membership till June 2027, however Guardiola will resign in Could after Metropolis failed to say a Champions League place.
The Catalan has proven seen indicators of stress in current weeks and can take the choice of leaving after a trophy-laden spell on the Etihad.
Barcelona’s affect will, nonetheless, be retained as Xavi is called 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 handle to give attention to conquering Europe. Mikel Arteta’s aspect will win the Champions League after beating Actual Madrid within the remaining.
Tottenham will full a double in north London by successful the Europa League with Ange Postecoglou credited for sticking to his ideas and sustaining his all-out attacking strategy.
And Chelsea will win the Convention League as they need to given the funding of their crew and the truth that the competitors is, frankly, garbage!

4. Xabi Alonso will take over at Actual Madrid

Madrid will bid 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.
Former Madrid midfielder Alonso will make an look following his profitable spell at Bayer Leverkusen.
His first act shall 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 crew will diminish 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 appointing Rice as everlasting skipper.
Arsenal man Rice is impressing on and off the pitch as England win each recreation in 2025 after being handed a comparatively simple qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.