We are all aware of the fact that Premier League is arguably the most competitive league in the world and over the years it has also become the richest league. Not only do the Big 6 teams spend lavishly in the transfer windows but the Villas and the Brightons have also shown that they're not shy of making big money signings and lure marquee players in their team. In this chapter, we take a look at the top 10 done deals in the transfer window until now, in the month of June and assess the signings.

Kai Havertz

The German international joined the Gunners for £65m in a long term deal from Arsenal's London rivals, Chelsea. The 24-year-old was Arsenal's first signing in the summer and it was one of those "done deals" which no one expected to happen so quickly but after the personal terms were agreed it looked inevitable.

Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager rates the former Chelsea player highly. He thinks that Havertz is a player of top quality who has great versatility and would strengthen Arsenal's midfield even more.

Havertz could be critical in Arsenal's midfield after Xhaka's departure, as reported by many journalists. He's expected to do well after gathering 3-years of Premier League experience in the Chelsea shirt but would be interesting to see what Arteta does with him.

Also read : Arsenal's most expensive players of all time.

Alexis Mac Allister

The World Cup winner joined Liverpool for a mere £35m. He has signed a five-year contract and is Liverpool's first signing of the season. The amount at which Liverpool signed him, in today's transfer market, is considered as an absolute bargain.

After Wijnaldum left for PSG last summer, and with Henderson and Milner's growing age, Liverpool was expected to buy a midfielder in the summer and Mac Allister looked like a perfect fit for them.

The Argentine has been very effective for Brighton and Kloop expect him to do the same at Liverpool as well. He has great ball carrying ability and is also known for his progressive runs turning defence into attack. At times, if Salah steps down from taking a penalty he could be the one to step up because he's great from the spot too.

James Maddison

Spurs have signed English midfielder in the name of James Maddison for £40m on five-year contract from Leicester City. Maddison has been immense for the foxes and with them getting relegated last season, his departure was almost inevitable.

Newcastle United was also in the race for signing of the midfielder but Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham's manager convinced Maddison otherwise. Tottenham lacked a playmaker in the midfield for quite some years now and looks like they've finally got one since Eriksen's departure.

Harry Kane and the other forwards could benefit a lot from this signing as Maddison could spot a run from a distance. He's also good on free kicks and has other qualities of a creative midfielder. He has been Premier League proven and could do really well in Spurs.

Christopher Nkunku

Chelsea have triggered the release clause of £52m for Christopher Nkunku. He has joined the Blues for six years and it was negotiated beforehand only, in the January transfer window. So it was not as much of a surprise like others we could all see it coming but still it is one of the top 10 done deals because of the impact he's expected to have at Stamford Bridge.

Nkunku is a player who can play as a striker, which is an absolute need for Chelsea but mainly is a second striker or playes behind the striker, he's more efficient and effective from there. He's more like a classic No. 10 player or at least used to play in that position for RB Leipzig.

He has scored 16 goals in 25 Bundesliga appearances for the German side and has also helped them in winning the DFB-Pokal trophy. Chelsea would need him to deliver as they're on the rise again after last season's embarrassing performance.

Dejan Kulusevski

The next player on the list of top 10 done deals is the Swedish winger who initially joined Tottenham on an 18-month loan from Juventus in January 2022, with an option to buy for £29.2m. He has now signed a five-year deal with his loan spell set to end this summer, for a reduced fee of £25m. He was crucial in Tottenham's 2022 UCL qualification but In 2023 season he was not that effective for the team.

He scored 7 times in his 57 appearances for Tottenham and would like to improve that goal ratio now that he is set to stay for a long time. His link up play with Kane and Son was eye-catching but it happened so rarely it wasn't mentioned a lot.

Ange Postecoglou would like to make that link up play happen more often as Tottenham has struggled to score goals in the last season under Antonio Conte. Kulusevski would like to make use of that brilliant left foot of his and score some goals in the upcoming season as he's crucial for the team.

Mateo Kovacic

After losing their captain, Ilkay Gündogan to Barcelona, Manchester City were in search of a new No. 8 and they've found Mateo Kovacic to fill that void. He signed the Cityzens for £25m plus £5m add-ons.

The former Real Madrid player has been playing in the Stamford Bridge for 5 years since 2018 and was instrumental in their success during the years. He has won 4 major trophies for the blues which includes a Champions league where Chelsea defeated Guardiola's Manchester City only.

Kovacic has been given the no. 8 jersey which specify that he's gonna play in his usual box to box midfield position and try to be effective from there. He's just better defensively than Gundogan and would like to improve and add other attributes too in order to fill in his shoes.

Nicolas Jackson

Chelsea has signed a Senegalese striker in the name of Nicolas Jackson. The Villarreal player has joined the Blues for slightly more than his £30.1m release clause in exchange for more favourable payment terms.

Chelsea have been desperate for a striker and the Senegal international has been one of La Liga's finest young talents last season. He has scored 12 goals in 26 games for the Spanish side and became one of Laliga's breakout star. In the past years Chelsea have not been a great home for their striker but Jackson would like to break that curse. If Chelsea doesn't sign any more strikers, which is their priority this summer Jackson could line up alongside Christopher Nkunku.

Youri Tielemans

Another Leicester City player, who was also expected to leave the club because of their relegation from the Premier League has left. His contract with the Foxes has also ended so he signed for Aston Villa as a free agent.

The Belgium international is known for his long shots from outside the box which brought him many glory and success in the past. He's also a very good defensive midfielder who occasionally goes forward. Unai Emery, the Aston Villa manager could use him alongside Douglas Luiz and form a nice pairing with him.

Joao Pedro

The next player in the list of top 10 deal deals is the Brazilian forward, who was signed by Brighton for a club record fee of just under £30m. Pedro used to play for the Championship side, Watford and has been one of the standout performers there in the last season.

The 21-year-old has scored 11 goals in 35 appearances last season which might not sound that impressive but his overall impact on the team was great. The Seagulls have broke the bank for the striker so he's not expected to be a bench warmer in De Zerbi's side. He is a young talent and have the potential of becoming one of the emerging players in the Premier League.

Jefferson Lerma

The Colombia international has signed a three-year contract for Crystal Palace for free as his Bournemouth contract was set to expire this season. He has been impressive for Bournemouth last season and helped them not get relegated. He started 35 Premier League appearances and also bagged 5 goals as a midfield player.

Palace are going to lose two midfielders this summer with club captain Luka Milivojevic and James McArthur as their contract is set to expire at the end of June. So Jefferson could come in and fill that void and would be also offering his Premier League experience.

Hello and welcome to another day of LIVE football coverage on Sportz Point. Tonight, we have one of the biggest rivalries in football history scheduled for us. 

This is Koushik Biswas, who will take you through the buildup, stats, news, real-time updates and commentary of the Manchester United vs Manchester City Premier League 2024-25, set to be played at Old Trafford Stadium. 

Manchester United are in the 13th position on the points table with only 37 points, and Ruben Amorim would love to add more three to that after his first Manchester derby as United boss.

In the meantime, Pep Guardiola, who had tasted defeat in the Champions League, last time he faced Ruben Amorim as a Sporting Cp coach, won't mind taking the revenge. 

So, sit back and relax as we bring you everything on the Manchester Derby. 

European football has gifted us numerous memorable moments and matches this season, and we can expect more to come in the upcoming months.

The top five European Leagues – Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 have different title chase scenarios as the leagues are entering the final lap, leading the clubs to their fate in the 2024-25 season.

England, Germany, and France have witnessed a one-sided battle for the league title this season, except for Spain and Italy, where the champions might be decided even in the closing matchday this season.

In this article, we will examine the league table scenarios, possible equations for the league leaders to secure the title, and the contention for the continental competitions such as UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League for next season.

Premier League 

Liverpool are currently atop the Premier League 2024-25 table, having bagged 73 points in 30 matches. The Reds are edging closer to the title as Arsenal, the second-placed side, dropped points against Everton in a 1-1 stalemate yesterday.

Liverpool have a chance to extend their lead at the top with a win against Fulham this evening, which will see them going 14 points ahead of the Gunners.

The Mikel Arteta-led side has earned 62 points in 31 games so far. As of now, Liverpool only need 11 points from their last eight games to secure the Premier League title for the 20th time in their history.

Liverpool are just four wins away from being crowned Premier League champions.

If it plays out like that, they could win the title at Anfield vs. Spurs then receive guard of honours from both Chelsea and Arsenal 🤯 pic.twitter.com/MVDmpDzRhi

— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) April 5, 2025

Nottingham Forest have been a surprise entrant for a top-four finish in the Premier League, charging for a UEFA Champions League berth next season. The Forest are now third with 57 points in 31 games – five points clear of the fourth-placed Chelsea.

Fifth-placed Manchester City (51 points in 30 games) and Aston Villa (51 points in 31 games), now sixth, will throw a tough challenge for the Champions League and Europa League berth, whereas seventh-placed Newcastle United (50 points in 29 games) might surpass City and Villa in the race.

Premier League 2024-25 Table

LaLiga

The title race in LaLiga 2024-25 has intensified dramatically after the league leaders FC Barcelona and nearest challengers Real Madrid dropped points in the same day yesterday. Los Blancos faced a shocking 1-2 defeat against Valencia at home, whereas Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw against Real Betis at home.

Barcelona are currently atop the table with 67 points in 30 matches, four points clear of Real Madrid with 63 points in the same number of games. The title race might go down to the last matchday as these two teams will meet in the fierce El Clasico, scheduled for May 11th, which could decide the potential champions. 

Despite failing to take full advantage of Real Madrid’s slip-up, Barcelona remain 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙔 𝙁𝘼𝙑𝙊𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙀𝙎 to win the LALIGA title - according to @OptaAnalyst 📊📈 pic.twitter.com/uUQ5lu6uir

— 433 (@433) April 6, 2025

Fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao (53 points in 29 games) are already five points ahead of Real Betis, now fifth (48 points in 30 games) with one game in hand. Sixth-placed Villareal (47 points in 28 games) could pose a challenge for both of them for UCL and UEL qualification, with two games in hand to match Betis' tally.

LaLiga 2024-25 Table

Serie A

Serie A 2024-25 might witness one of the greatest showdowns in the title charge in the league's history, as league leaders Inter Milan dropped points in a 2-2 draw against Parma last night.

Defending champions Inter Milan are currently topping the table with 68 points across 31 games, having played one game more than second-placed Napoli, who have accumulated 64 points in 30 games. If Napoli ends this week with a win, the gap between these two teams will be just one, leading the teams to walk the wire in the final matchdays.

🚨 After Inter’s draw vs Parma today, the Serie A title race is wide open!

Napoli and Inter are neck and neck — and with only a few games left, neither side can afford to drop points.

Every match now feels like a final. Who will hold their nerve?#Inter #Napoli #SerieA… pic.twitter.com/tyRpVx9lWI

— GlobalFootballX (@MorckIsak) April 5, 2025

The pressure to finish in the top four have also intensified in Italy. With Inter and Napoli confirmed to finish in the top four, third-placed Atalanta (58 points in 30 games), fourth-placed Bologna (56 points in 30 games), fifth-placed Juventus (55 points in 30 games), and sixth-placed AS Roma (52 points in 30 games) will battle it out for the last two UCL berths.

Serie A 2024-25 Table

Bundesliga

As of now, only six points separate league leaders Bayern Munich and second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, though Bayern might attain the Bundesliga 2024-25 title and a first trophy for Harry Kane – if they manage to accumulate 13 from the 18 points available.

Bayern Munich are now ahead with 68 points in 28 games, whereas reigning Champions Bayer Leverkusen have managed 62 in the same number of matches, practically confirming their participation in next season's Champions League.

However, the race for two other UCL berths will draw Eintracht Frankfurt (third, 48 points in 28 games), FSV Mainz (fourth, 46 points in 28 games), RB Leipzig (fifth, 45 points in 28 games), and Borussia Monchengladbach (sixth, 43 points in 27 games) into a battle, looking for places in continental competitions.

Bundesliga 2024-25 Table

Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain have claimed the 2024-25 Ligue 1 title after beating Angers 1-0 last night, ensuring their fourth successive title with 74 points in 28 games. The Luis Enrique-managed side have been crowned champions with six matches remaining and are now 24 points ahead of the second-placed AS Monaco (50 points in 28 matches). 

PSG have clinched another milestone, winning the league title without losing a single game so far, and with six matches remaining, they will look to embrace the 'invincible' tag by ending the season without a single defeat.

If Les Parisiens complete an unbeaten league season, they will join a special group of clubs from Europe's top five leagues that have achieved this feat. This group includes Bayer Leverkusen in 2024, Juventus in 2012, Arsenal in 2004, AC Milan in 1992, Perugia in 1979, and Preston North End in 1889.

However, the race to qualify for next season's UCL will go down to the wire between six teams who are differentiated by only four points – AS Monaco (50), Olympique de Marseille (49), Olympique Lyonnais (48), OGC Nice (47), Lille OSC (47), and RC Strasbourg (46).

Ligue 1 2024-25 Table

(*all stats are accurate as of the time of publishing this article.)

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has announced his decision to leave the club at the end of the 2024-25 season. The Belgian midfield maestro joined the Blue side of Manchester in 2015 and went on to mark a glittering 10-year career with the club, winning numerous personal and team accolades.

Fewest games needed to reach 100 Premier League assists:

◉ 237 - Kevin De Bruyne
◎ 293 - Cesc Fàbregas
◎ 367 - Ryan Giggs
◎ 445 - Wayne Rooney
◎ 559 - Frank Lampard

KDBrilliant. ™️ pic.twitter.com/lV9CZBOgWG

— Squawka (@Squawka) April 4, 2025

The 33-year-old midfielder has accumulated a total of 118 assists in his Premier League career across two spells with Manchester City and Chelsea, having tallied 280 appearances.

However, Kevin De Bruyne is the fastest player to register 100 assists in the Premier League, having played the fewest games among the footballers who have reached this milestone.

Here are the footballers who needed the fewest games to reach 100 Premier League assists.

Fewest games to reach 100 Premier League assists

237 - Kevin De Bruyne*

Kevin de Bruyne reached the 100-assist milestone in the Premier League in just 237 games, leaving behind some legendary figures who made it to this mark.

City's legendary midfielder registered his 100th assist in the competition on 8 April 2023 in Man City's 4-1 away win against Southampton. He also became the fifth player to bag a hundred assists in Premier League history.

Kevin De Bruyne reaches 100 assists in the Premier League.

No player has done it in fewer games (237) 🎁 pic.twitter.com/zLR9vuEmAU

— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 8, 2023

De Bruyne has a total of 118 assists in his Premier League career, spanning 280 games for Chelsea and Manchester City, which is also the second-most PL assists of all time.

Read Also | Most Premier League Assists in a Season

293 - Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas, the Spanish midfield wizard, bagged a total of 111 assists across his 350 appearances for Arsenal and Chelsea in the Premier League.

Fabregas, now retired, earned his 100th Premier League assist on 31 December 2016, in his 293rd appearance in Chelsea's 4–2 home victory over Stoke City.

Febregas is also the third player on the list who has the most assists in Premier League history, while 70 of these came at Arsenal, with the other 41 coming in a Chelsea shirt.

367 - Ryan Giggs

Ryan Giggs, the legendary Manchester United winger, tops the list for the most assists in Premier League history with a staggering 162 assists in 632 appearances, which is also the third-most PL appearances in history.

The Welsh legend took 367 games to reach the 100-assist milestone, having spent almost 25 years at Old Trafford before retiring in 2014.

Giggs is also the most decorated footballer in English football history, winning a record 34 trophies with Manchester United.

445 - Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney is another Manchester United legend who made it to this list, having bagged a total of 103 assists in the Premier League in 491 appearances across Manchester United and Everton.

The English football legend achieved his 100th Premier League assist on November 6, 2016, during Man United's 3-1 away victory against Swansea City, his 445th PL appearance. He had two assists in the match, both for Zlatan Ibrahimović, with the first of these being his milestone 100th assist in the league.

Swansea 1-3 Manchester United. Goals from Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic seals a crucial win for the reds. #MUFC

Highlights of the game! pic.twitter.com/AFpPUiIraO

— David. (@Rooney_esque) November 6, 2016

Interestingly, that first assist for Ibrahimović also marked the 25,000th goal scored in Premier League history.

559 - Frank Lampard

Frank Lampard, the legendary midfielder for Chelsea, reached the 100-assist landmark in 559 appearances in the Premier League. The milestone assist came in Chelsea's memorable 7-1 victory at home against Aston Villa on March 27, 2010.

ON THIS DAY in 2010, Frank Lampard hit four goals in Chelsea 7-1 Aston Villa http://t.co/L0yofsU2cq pic.twitter.com/vY3mpFQe3q

— Premier League (@premierleague) March 27, 2014

Lampard had a total of 102 assists in PL in a total of 609 appearances, having spent different spells across Chelsea, Manchester City, and West Ham United.

Remarkably, he is the only midfielder to have scored over 150 goals and provided over 100 assists in Premier League history.

(*the only active player on this list. The stats are accurate as of 5 April 2025)

The Gunners are all set to host Fulham on matchday 30 in the Premier League 2024-25 fixture. The last confrontation between the two sides ended in a draw. 

Read the full match preview, fantasy XI prediction, predicted lineup, and head-to-head stats of the Arsenal vs Fulham match in the Premier League 2024-25 matchday 30 at the Emirates Stadium in North London.

🔴 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝘿𝘼𝙔 ⚪️

🆚 Fulham
⏰ 7.45pm (UK)
🏆 Premier League
🏟 Emirates Stadium pic.twitter.com/EvbC0K3tdd

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 1, 2025

Team News:

Arsenal:

Arsenal is in second place on the league table. However, their chances of winning the Premier League 2024-25 title are not looking in line. Mikel Arteta's managed side will be at their home for their next league contest against Fulham. The Gunners will have to win all of their games in upcoming Premier League matches if they want to win the title. 

Fulham:

On the other hand, Fulham is currently in eighth place having won 12 of their 29 games as of now. The Cottagers will be traveling away from home, which will be one of the disadvantages. The previous English Premier League game against Arsenal was away from home, in which the Gunners held them to a 1-1 draw.

Kickoff:

Match: Arsenal vs Fulham

Venue: Emirates Stadium

Date: Wednesday, April 2

Time: 00:15 am IST

Location: London, England

Head-to-head Stats:

Total Matches: 17

Arsenal Won: 9

Fulham Won: 2

Draw: 6

Recent Form:

Arsenal:

Ready to go again ⚡

Head Inside Training at the Sobha Realty Training Centre as we prepare to take on Fulham 📺

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 1, 2025

• Arsenal 1-0 Chelsea (Home, EPL)
• Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal (Away, EPL)
• Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal (Away, EPL)
• Arsenal 0-1 West Ham (Home, EPL)
• Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal (Away, EPL)

Fulham:

AP. ❄️ pic.twitter.com/kxJgI5Q1Xc

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) April 1, 2025

• Fulham 2-0 Tottenham Hotspurs (Home, EPL)
• Brighton 2-1 Fulham (Away, EPL)
• Wolverhampton 1-2 Fulham (Away, EPL)
• Fulham 0-2 Crystal Palace (Home, EPL)
• Fulham 2-1 Nottingham Forest (Home, EPL)

Injury Update:

Arsenal:

Although Bukayo Saka is back in training, his availability will depend on his match fitness. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus and a couple more people are injured and will not be available in this.

Fulham:

Reiss Nelson and Kenny Tate are injured and will not be available for this match.

Predicted Lineup:

Arsenal:

David Raya (GK), Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, Mikel Merino, Leandro Trossard.

Fulham:

Bernd Leno (GK), Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Antonee Robinson, Emile Smith Rowe, Andreas Pereira, Saner Berge, Sasa Lukic, Raul Jimenez, Carlos Vinicius, Alex Iwobi.

Predicted Lineup:

David Raya (GK), Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Joachim Andersen, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Martin Odegaard, Emile Smith Rowe, Declan Rice, Raul Jimenez, Carlos Vinicius, Gabriel Martinelli.

Telecast Details:

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USA: NBC Sports

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Pedri, the young FC Barcelona midfielder, has drawn serious interest from the reigning Premier League champions, Manchester City, who are reportedly ready to offer a whopping €100 million for the Spanish midfielder.

According to El Nacional, former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola, who is currently at the helm of Man City, has conveyed his interest to the Club's upper echelons to rope in the 22-year-old midfielder.

🚨🚨| JUST IN: Manchester City are interested in signing Pedri.

Pep Guardiola is a big fan of him.

[@fichajesnet] pic.twitter.com/7Shj0Zy77Y

— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) March 30, 2025

Man City are prepared to bid €100 million for Pedri

Pedri has been enjoying a great season at FC Barcelona, having scored 5 goals and provided 7 assists in 44 appearances for the Catalan giants this season. However, his contribution goes beyond the goal involvements, which shows why he has won eight Man of the Match awards in his last ten games for the club.

The 22-year-old midfielder is currently on a mega five-year contract with Barcelona that runs until June 2030. Pedri's contract also includes a release clause set at €1 billion, implying his utmost importance in building the long-term planning of FC Barcelona. 

Manchester City see Pedri as the ideal midfield addition, but Barcelona have no plans to sell the 22-year-old. pic.twitter.com/6ECEUQ9AR6

— Transfer News (@TransfersLlVE) March 30, 2025

However, Pedri is currently valued at €120 million, according to transfermarkt, which is significantly higher than what Manchester City are keen to offer.

The English club has reportedly assessed all the financial aspects and feasibilities of the bid and are prepared to put forward a €100 million transfer fee offer to Barcelona.

Despite the reports, Pedri has not shown any interest in leaving the Blaugrana colours since joining the club from Las Palmas in September 2019, whereas Barcelona will also not be very keen to let Pedri leave.

With the potential departure of key midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said to be imminent, Pep Guardiola is looking to rejuvenate his midfield structure while keeping an eye on Pedri. Nico Gonzalez, another former Barcelona midfielder, was acquired by Man City in February 2025.