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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Monday, May 26, 2025
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Liverpool’s players finally lifted the Premier League trophy in front of their supporters at Anfield on the final day of the season – the first time that has happened since 1990.
More on Liverpool, forward Mohamed Salah has claimed the 2024/25 Premier League Golden Boot, finishing the season as the league’s top scorer.
Salah has also secured his second Premier League Playmaker award for providing the most assists in a single season.
The 32-year-old has now equaled the Premier League record for most goal involvements in a single season.
A dominant Bournemouth secured victory over already relegated Leicester, thanks to Antoine Semenyo’s second-half double, rounding off their Premier League season on a high note.
Manchester City secured third place in the Premier League by beating Fulham on the final day, ensuring their spot in next season’s Champions League.
Jarrod Bowen celebrated his 200th Premier League appearance by scoring for the fourth consecutive game as West Ham defeated relegated Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
Aston Villa had a goal controversially ruled out and goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez sent off as they lost to Manchester United, ending their hopes of securing a Champions League spot.
More on Aston Villa, they are set to lodge a complaint with the Premier League after a “big mistake” by referee Thomas Bramall contributed to their 2-0 defeat at Man United, costing them a place in the Champions League.
Newcastle United sealed their spot in the Champions League despite Everton earning a deserved victory at St James’ Park.
Levi Colwill’s goal secured Chelsea’s place in next season’s Champions League with a narrow and nervy win at Nottingham Forest, who qualified for the Conference League despite the defeat.
Still on Chelsea, manager Enzo Maresca celebrated Chelsea’s Champions League qualification with passion, telling his critics and doubters to “f*** off”.
Martin Odegaard came off the bench to score an 89th-minute winner for Arsenal, handing Southampton a Premier League record 30th defeat of the season.
Brighton’s hopes of qualifying for Europe ended despite a convincing away win at Tottenham, spoiling the hosts’ celebration following their Europa League triumph.
Marshall Munetsi’s stunning strike cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo’s 20th Premier League goal of the season as Brentford’s slim hopes of qualifying for Europe ended with a draw at Wolves.
Striker Alexander Sorloth came off the bench to score a second-half hat-trick, helping Atlético Madrid wrap up an underwhelming season with an easy 4-0 victory over lowly Girona on Sunday.
A quickfire brace from Robert Lewandowski in the first half, followed by a late penalty from Dani Olmo in stoppage time, sealed a comfortable 3-0 victory for Barcelona over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, ending the season on a high for the LaLiga champions.
Swedru All Blacks have secured a sensational return to the Ghana Premier League, 16 years after their relegation from the top flight.
Hohoe United have been crowned champions of the Division One League Zone One, securing promotion to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League.
Nations FC took a major step toward clinching their first-ever Premier League title with a commanding 3-0 victory over defending champions FC Samartex 1996 on Sunday.
Gold Stars FC dropped valuable points in the title race after a goalless draw against Asante Kotoko at Dun’s Park.
Young Apostles boosted their survival hopes with an impressive 3-1 victory over Heart of Lions at Wenchi Stadium.
Aduana Stars cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory over already relegated Legon Cities at Nana Agyemang Badu I Park.
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