Premier League Stats of 2024: Haaland Tops Scorers, Arsenal Best in Defence

Premier League Stats of 2024: Haaland Tops Scorers, Arsenal Best in Defence

At the start of 2025, Liverpool is leading the Premier League table and progressing steadily towards reclaiming the title. The reigning champions of 2023, Manchester City, have struggled to maintain their form this season, making their quest for a fifth consecutive title exceedingly challenging.

Top Players and Teams of 2024

BBC Sport highlighted the standout players and teams of the 2024 Premier League season.

Haaland Tops Scorers’ List

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland scored the highest number of goals in 2024, netting 27 times in the Premier League. He began the season spectacularly, scoring 10 goals in his first five matches, including two consecutive hat-tricks. However, a drop in form saw him score only three goals in his last 10 matches.

Salah and Palmer Lead in Goals and Assists

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah topped the combined tally of goals and assists in 2024. Palmer contributed to 39 goals with 26 goals and 13 assists. Salah matched this tally with 23 goals and 16 assists, proving instrumental to Liverpool’s title charge.

Best Defenders and Goalkeepers

Crystal Palace’s Daniel Munoz emerged as the best tackler of 2024, winning 79 tackles. Arsenal’s defender William Saliba recorded 18 clean sheets, while goalkeeper David Raya led the league with the same number of clean sheets.

Liverpool and Arsenal Dominate in 2024

Liverpool and Arsenal each won 26 matches in 2024, the highest in the league. Arsenal also had the fewest losses, with only three defeats all year.

Unusual Statistics

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer hit the woodwork the most in 2024, with six instances. Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin was caught offside 39 times, leading the league in this category.

A New Era for Liverpool

Liverpool underwent a managerial change in 2024. After nine years at the helm, Jürgen Klopp stepped down, and Arne Slot took charge. Under Slot’s leadership, Liverpool has showcased a more cohesive style of football.

Top Goal-Scoring Team of 2024

Liverpool scored the highest number of goals in 2024, netting 92 times in 37 matches.

Conclusion

The statistics from the 2024 Premier League season clearly show the dominance of Liverpool and Arsenal through their stellar performances. It will be intriguing to see how the teams perform in the new year.