Pep leaves Manchester City, Liverpool remain unbeaten and Arsenal win the Champions League

Another year is almost over, and what a year it was.

We’ve seen England fall again little by little, Liverpool update on Jurgen Klopp, Manchester City maintain their dominance before suffering a notable fall from grace and yet more turmoil and frustration at Manchester United.

So what will 2025 bring? Here we bring you our (in some cases wild) 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 succeeding Klopp at Anfield, bringing calm to the chaos and getting the best out of a Liverpool squad that stands head and shoulders above everyone else.
The Merseysiders have lost just once this season in the league – a surprise defeat at home to Nottingham Forest in September – and that will be the only mark on the loss column in May.
Liverpool still have to go 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 will keep him at the club until June 2027 but Guardiola will quit in May after City failed to secure a Champions League place.
The Catalan has been showing visible signs of stress in recent weeks and will take the option to leave after a trophy-laden spell at the Etihad.
Barcelona’s influence will be maintained, however, as Xavi is named as his successor.

3. The English clubs will win the three European trophies

After missing out on the Premier League crown once again, Arsenal will successfully turn their attention to conquering Europe. Mikel Arteta’s team will win the Champions League after beating Real Madrid in the final.
Tottenham will do a north London double by winning the Europa League with Ange Postecoglou being vindicated for sticking to his principles and maintaining his all attacking approach.
And Chelsea will win the Conference League properly because of the investment in their squad and the fact that the competition is, frankly, rubbish!

4. Xabi Alonso will take over with 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 the Champions League crown.
Former Madrid midfielder Alonso will come in after his successful spell with Bayer Leverkusen.
His first act will be to confirm the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a free transfer.

5. Declan Rice nominated England captain

Harry Kane’s influence on the squad will diminish as he continues to underperform for his country, losing his starting place in the process.
And new boss Thomas Tuchel will put his stamp on the Three Lions by naming Rice as his permanent captain.
Arsenal man Rice impresses 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.