The 2024/25 English Premier League season saw Liverpool crowned champions, running away with the league on 84 points, giving Arsenal, who have finished in second place since the 2022/23 – 2024/25 season, a gap of 10 points.
Throughout the last campaign, there were moments of brilliance, records were broken, and history was made as the league delivered intense drama, surprise packages and standout individual performances.
Newly promoted sides also made their presence felt with shocking results against the top teams and with at least one surviving relegation for the seventh season in a row, highlighting further the competitiveness of the league.
But beyond the headlines, the season also produced jaw-dropping statistics that have gone under the radar.
Here are 10 of the most incredible 2024/25 Premier League stats you might not know about, revealing the hidden stories and remarkable feats that defined this unforgettable season.
1. No Arsenal Player Hit Double Figures in League Goals
For the first time since 1923/24, no Arsenal player scored 10+ goals in a single EPL season, highlighting a poor goal-scoring season.
The Gunners top goalscorer last season was German attacker Kai Havertz with 9 goals, with Gabriel Martinelli and Leonardo Trossard both on 8 goals apiece.
Saka, who had scored 30 goals in the last two seasons (2022/23 and 2023/24), endured a poor season, which could be attributed to the long injury layoff he suffered last season. He ended the season with six goals.
The addition of Raheem Sterling to bolster their attack turned out to be a woeful decision as he scored no goals in 17 games.
Arsenal, who will be looking to add extra firepower to their frontline, have been linked with a move for Chelsea’s Noni Madueke and Sporting Lisbon’s Victor Gyokeres.
2. Chelsea Fielded the Youngest-Ever Premier League Squad
Chelsea’s starting XI averaged 24 years and 36 days, the youngest across an entire Premier League season.
Chelsea, whose fortunes are steadily improving under Italian head coach Enzo Maresca, made history during the 2024/25 season by fielding the youngest starting eleven in Premier League history.
The Blues, who have been boosted by the rise of academy graduates like Josh Acheampong (19) and Tyrique George (19), relied heavily on their young talents, who played a key role in the club’s successful push to secure a top-four finish.
Maresca, known for rewarding hard work and consistency on the training ground rather than relying on hype, gave opportunities to players on merit and who have earned their place, most notably giving 16-year-old Reggie Walsh his senior debut in a European Conference League clash against Swedish side Djurgarden.
In the League, the highlight came on May 25, 2025, against Nottingham Forest, an important game where both sides needed to secure three points to qualify for the Champions League.
But surprisingly, Chelsea named a starting lineup with an average age of just 24 years and 36 days, but that didn’t deter the Blues from winning the game 1-0.
Over the full 38-game campaign, Chelsea’s average starting XI age hovered just above 24 years, reflecting on the Board and Maresca’s long-term vision and trust in youth.
The oldest player to feature consistently in the league for the Blues was defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who is just 27.
3. Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven Was the League’s Fastest Player.
Standing at 6’3″ (193cm) tall, one would find it hard to believe that broad-shouldered centre-back Micky van de Ven would be very fast.
His height might make people see him as a more physically imposing, rugged and potentially cumbersome player, but last season he hit 37.1 km/h in a 3-0 win against Manchester United, making him the fastest player in the league.
Despite his size, he is strong, agile and quick.
Last season, the Dutchman had a high tackle success rate of 70.83%.
His key strength is in his ability to cleanly win tackles and duels, including aerially due to his height, but his game is more characterised by his smart positioning, quickness and ability to recover ground.
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4. A Record-Equalling 63 Comeback Wins
The 2024/25 Premier League season delivered plenty of drama, with teams staging 63 comebacks from losing positions, matching the record set in the previous campaign.
Of those 63 comebacks, seven were from two goals down or more, the highest there has ever been in a single season.
Leading the way were Brighton & Hove Albion, who recorded six comeback victories – the most in the league – while Fulham and Manchester City followed closely with five each.
The Seagulls have developed a knack for leaving it late in games, as they have a reputation for late-game heroics, often finding a sudden surge of energy and momentum to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
5. 94 Stoppage-Time Goals Scored
Out of the 1,115 goals scored in the EPL, a massive 8.4% of all goals (94) occurred in stoppage time, the second-highest ever in a single season.
The latest goal in the season was Aston Villa’s Donyell Malen’s strike in his side’s 3-0 win over Brighton, scored in the 99th minute.
There were other dramatic ends to games last season, as Everton’s James Tarkowski’s 98th-minute equaliser in the Merseyside Derby against Liverpool helped his side claim a point in their final game at the legendary Goodison Park.
Also, after going behind to Iwobi’s goal in the first half, Pedro Neto’s 93rd-minute goal against London Rivals Fulham saw Chelsea claim all three points on the road.
The win propelled the Blues to a five-game unbeaten run that ultimately helped them secure Champions League qualification.
6. Fulham Set a Substitute-Goals Record.
The Cottagers set a new Premier League record for the most goals scored by substitutes in a single season, with a total of 17 goals, breaking the previous record of 15 goals set by both Arsenal (09/10) and Manchester City (11/12) seasons.
The record was broken in their 3-2 win over Brentford, where substitutes Tom Cairney and Harry Wilson came on to score, turning the game on its head and giving Fulham all three points, after losing 2-1 at half time.
Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz also leads the league in goals scored by a substitute, with six goals, while Harry Wilson has five.
7). Throw-in Goals Surged
This Premier League season, players scored six goals from throw-ins, with Brentford’s Yoane Wissa alone scoring four goals, showcasing a fresh twist in set-piece tactics.
Throw-ins for years have been seen as a way to restart the game after going out of play. However, in recent times, it has now been transformed into an attacking weapon, with clubs now benefiting from it.
Former Brentford head coach Thomas Frank, who joined Tottenham this transfer window, turned his team into a side to be wary of when taking throw-ins close to the box.
His team emerged as a figurehead for this approach, turning throw-ins into carefully choreographed routines.
Aside Wissa, fellow teammate Christian Noorgard, who has completed his move to Arsenal, also scored a goal from a throw-in, showcasing that Brentford’s throw-ins could now be as potent as corners.
8. Chelsea Used No Over-27s All Season
Remarkably, the Blues did not use a single player over age 27 in the 2024/25 Premier League campaign – a bold, strategic and unprecedented move under new manager Enzo Maresca.
Since the takeover was completed in 2022, Todd Boehly and the Clearlake Consortium have worked to instil their vision at the club, focusing on signing young talents with the potential to develop into world-class players in the future, shifting away from the approach Chelsea have been known for since the time of Roman Abramovich.
They have made signings like Estevao Willian (18), Geovany Quenda (18) and Mathis Amougou (19), signings that would secure the future of the club in various positions as well as integrating youngsters coming from the youth team.
They also recently completed the signing of Brighton attacker Joao Pedro (23), reinforcing their commitment to building a team around young talent.
The youth-first policy they have implemented saw Chelsea become the first team in Premier League history to go an entire season without using an outfield player over 27.
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9. United Named Their Youngest XI Ever
On May 4, 2025, Manchester United made headlines when they fielded their youngest ever starting eleven in a Premier League match against Brentford.
The season was a torrid one for the Red Devils as they endured their worst ever top-flight campaign, finishing the season in an embarrassing 15th position.
Against the Bees, they decided to rest key players as they had another commitment in the Europa League as they were bound to face Athletic Club in the semi-finals.
Manager Ruben Amorim gave first-team debuts to Harry Amass (18) and Tyler Fredricson (20).
Chido Obi, who started up front, became the youngest Premier League starter for the club at just 17 years, 156 days, breaking former striker Mason Greenwood’s record.
Although there were high hopes for the young players to deliver, the Gtech Community Stadium proved a difficult test, as Manchester United fell to a 4-3 defeat – their inexperience ultimately showing on the day.
10. Chelsea Picked up 100+ Yellow and Red Cards in Back-to-Back Seasons
Once again, a youthful side committing unnecessary fouls has landed the Blues in the record books, but for all the wrong reasons this time around, marking a dubious milestone that raises serious questions about their on-field discipline.
In the 2023/24 season, Chelsea were booked a staggering 109 times (105 yellow cards and four reds), smashing the previous record held by Leeds United; 101 (97 yellow cards and four red cards)
In the 2024/25 season, they surpassed the 100 cards point again as they ended the season with 101 cards (99 yellows, two reds), becoming the first team in Premier League history to exceed 100 disciplinary sanctions in back-to-back seasons.
The disciplinary issues raised concern for people in connection with the club, as former head coach Mauricio Pochettino publicly called bookings “silly”.
The level of indiscipline shown by the players not only tarnishes the club’s image but also stifles their all-around performance, making them less effective on the field and undermining team cohesion.
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Recording Date: 04.01.2025