As we begin 2025 and the Premier League reaches its midpoint, the season has already delivered some unforgettable drama.
It’s been a campaign that’s had so many big moments up to now, with football bets reflecting how competitive the table is shaping up to be.
From thrilling comebacks to standout individual performances, it has been a campaign to remember. With Manchester City struggling for consistency and new title contenders emerging in Liverpool and Chelsea, the league is as competitive as ever.
Fans have been treated to high-scoring matches, last-minute drama, and performances that will be etched in Premier League history.
In this article, we look back at five of the most exciting games from the season so far, showcasing why this year’s Premier League continues to captivate football fans across the globe.
Manchester City 2–2 Arsenal
Manchester City’s stuttering campaign took it’s first twist in this dramatic encounter against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
Arsenal, down to 10 men after Leandro Trossard’s first-half dismissal, looked set to claim a historic victory until John Stones snatched a late equaliser in the dying seconds of injury time.
City had taken the lead early through Erling Haaland’s 100th goal for the club. Still, Arsenal responded brilliantly, with Riccardo Calafiori scoring a stunning angled finish to give the Gunners a halftime lead.
The game was a test of resilience for Arsenal, who defended valiantly for much of the second half and made the most of Rodri coming off with an ACL injury.
The draw epitomised Arsenal’s rise under Mikel Arteta, but City’s struggles have continued, with the team losing 12 of its last 14 games in 2024.
Bournemouth 4–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Bournemouth’s emergence as a dark horse this season has been one of the league’s biggest surprises, and their thrilling win at Molineux showcased their ability to win big games on the road.
Justin Kluivert was the hero, becoming the first player in 67 years to score a hat-trick of penalties in a top-flight English game.
The game was packed with drama from the outset. Kluivert’s first penalty gave Bournemouth an early lead, but Wolves quickly responded through Jorgen Strand Larsen’s diving header. The Cherries regained the advantage with Milos Kerkez firing in a superb finish before two more penalties for fouls on Evanilson sealed the result.
Despite a spirited fightback from Wolves, Bournemouth’s clinical performance underlined their credentials as potential contenders for European qualification this season.
Liverpool 6–3 Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool delivered a counter-attacking masterclass in north London, dismantling a depleted Tottenham Hotspur side in a game that saw them go four points clear at the top of the Premier League for Christmas.
Luis Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister gave the Reds a two-goal lead before James Maddison briefly pulled one back for Spurs. However, Dominik Szoboszlai’s first-half strike and Mohamed Salah’s second-half double put the game beyond doubt.
Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke added late goals for Spurs, but Diaz rounded off the scoring with his second to cap a sensational team display.
The result highlighted Liverpool’s relentless form under Arne Slot and their growing momentum as title favourites, while Spurs’ injury woes were ruthlessly exposed in a nine-goal thriller.
Ipswich Town 2–0 Chelsea
Newly promoted Ipswich Town pulled off one of the shocks of the season, defeating a misfiring Chelsea at Portman Road.
Liam Delap was instrumental, scoring a penalty and setting up Omari Hutchinson’s goal to earn Ipswich their first home win of the season.
Chelsea dominated possession but were wasteful in front of goal, with Joao Felix’s equaliser ruled out by VAR.
The win lifted Ipswich off the bottom of the table, while Chelsea’s fading title hopes took another hit, leaving Enzo Maresca’s side 10 points adrift of league leaders Liverpool.
Liverpool 2–2 Manchester United
In a clash of Premier League heavyweights, Manchester United showed renewed determination under Ruben Amorim to secure a hard-fought point at Anfield.
The Red Devils stunned the home crowd when Lisandro Martinez smashed in a powerful finish early in the second half.
Slot’s side responded swiftly with Cody Gakpo’s brilliant angled strike and Mohamed Salah’s penalty, the latter equalling Thierry Henry’s Premier League tally of 175 goals.
Amad Diallo, however, was the hero for United, turning home Alejandro Garnacho’s cut-back to equalise late on.
Harry Maguire nearly snatched a winner in stoppage time but blazed over from close range. The result demonstrated United’s improving resilience while Liverpool continued to set the pace at the top of the table.