Manchester City’s domestic dominance always seemed unassailable, yet Liverpool finally toppled their rivals, ending a run of three consecutive titles by finishing 15 points clear in 2025. Defensive solidity proved decisive: Liverpool conceded only 25 goals, their stingiest return since 1979, as Van Dijk’s renaissance paired with Jarell Quansah’s breakthrough stifled Erling Haaland across two meetings. Midfield rejuvenation helped too. Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch added creativity while 20 year-old Stefan Bajcetic provided maturity beyond his years. The trio outshone City’s Rodri centred engine room during a 2 1 victory at the Etihad in December that swung betting markets. Off the pitch sporting director Michael Edwards invested heavily in sports science, slashing muscle injury days by 30 percent, whereas City battled fixture congestion. Pep Guardiola admitted Liverpool set the bar and challenged City to rise again. For Liverpool, the championship ends near misses-a one point deficit in 2022 and a top four absence in 2023. By reclaiming the throne they proved that data led recruitment and Anfield’s aura can eclipse even City’s financial muscle. With both clubs set to spend big, the rivalry shows no sign of cooling, but the 2025 crown secures Liverpool’s legacy as the club that disrupted the sky blue empire. Liverpool also topped the charts for expected goals conceded at just 25.9 and recorded the best set‑piece conversion rate in the league at 0.34 goals per 90. Salah Diaz and Nunez all hit double figures, demonstrating a balanced frontline. Analysts at Opta calculated that Liverpool spent an average of only 23 minutes per match trailing on the scoreboard, the lowest figure in the division since records began in 2011.
