Another year is almost over, and what a year it has been.
We saw England fail yet again, Liverpool improve on Jurgen Klopp, Manchester City maintain their dominance before suffering a remarkable fall from grace and yet more turmoil and frustration at Manchester United.
So, what does 2025 have in store for us? Here we present to you our (sometimes crazy) predictions for the next 12 months.
1. Liverpool will remain unbeaten for the rest of the Premier League season
Arne Slot has been a revelation after taking over from Klopp at Anfield, bringing calm to the chaos and getting the best out of a Liverpool team that seems head and shoulders above everyone else.
The Merseysiders have lost just once this season in the league – a surprise reverse at home to Nottingham Forest in September – and that will be the only mark in the defeat column come May.
Liverpool still have to travel to Manchester City, Aston Villa and Chelsea but that won’t worry them.
Slot’s men will have the title wrapped up by April.
2. Guardiola will leave Manchester City at the end of the season
He may have recently signed a new deal that ties him to the club until June 2027, but Guardiola will resign in May after City failed to claim a Champions League place.
The Catalan has shown visible signs of stress in recent weeks and will take the option of leaving after a trophy-laden spell at the Etihad.
Barcelona’s influence will, however, be retained as Xavi is named his successor.
3. English clubs will win all three European trophies
After missing out on the Premier League crown once again, Arsenal will manage to focus on conquering Europe. Mikel Arteta’s side will win the Champions League after beating Real Madrid in the final.
Tottenham will complete a double in north London by winning the Europa League with Ange Postecoglou credited for sticking to his principles and maintaining his all-out attacking approach.
And Chelsea will win the Conference League as they should given the investment in their team and the fact that the competition is, frankly, rubbish!
4. Xabi Alonso will take over at Real Madrid
Madrid will bid an emotional farewell to Carlo Ancelotti after finishing 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 appearance following his successful spell at Bayer Leverkusen.
His first act will be to confirm the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a free transfer.
5. Declan Rice named England captain
Harry Kane’s influence on the team will diminish as he continues to underperform for his country, losing his starting spot in the process.
And new boss Thomas Tuchel will put his stamp on the Three Lions by appointing Rice as permanent skipper.
Arsenal man Rice is impressing on and off the pitch as England win every game in 2025 after being handed a relatively straightforward qualifying group for the 2026 World Cup.
