The Premier League is gearing up for a season full of changes. From fresh managerial appointments to innovative technology and stricter financial rules, the 2024-25 season promises to be unlike any other.
A quarter of Premier League managers will be making their debut this season.
Liverpool, Chelsea, and Brighton all have new managers: Arne Slot, Enzo Maresca, and Fabian Hurzeler, respectively.
Southampton and Ipswich, both newly promoted, are led by Russell Martin and Kieran McKenna, who lack top-flight experience.
The managerial shake-up is further intensified with Julen Lopetegui at West Ham, replacing David Moyes, and Steve Cooper taking charge at Leicester after Maresca’s departure.
It has been a summer of spending for Europe’s top 5 leagues 🤑💶
Can anyone ever hope to catch up to the Premier League? 👀#Bundesliga #Transfers pic.twitter.com/fgQ5kYQRQ1
— DW Sports (@dw_sports) August 13, 2024
In terms of spending, Premier League clubs have already splurged around £1.25 billion in this transfer window, despite no headline-grabbing deals.
Tottenham’s acquisition of Dominic Solanke for £65 million is the largest move so far, though it’s expected that more big-money transfers are on the horizon, particularly from Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea.
The transfer window remains open until August 30, and clubs are likely to surpass the £1.5 billion mark by the deadline, as noted by Transfermarkt.com.
The Premier League will introduce semi-automated offside technology from next season. Seems like the right decision (although I’m sure they will strive to mess it up somehow). pic.twitter.com/LdiZHzUqhK
— Phil Costa (@_PhilCosta) April 11, 2024
The Premier League is also introducing semi-automated offside technology this season, expected to speed up decision-making by around 30 seconds compared to the current VAR process.
The system, which utilises multiple cameras to track player movements and AI to create a 3D offside line, was successfully used at the 2022 World Cup and the recent European Championship.
Existing PSR will remain in place next season, but Premier League clubs will now trial Squad Cost Rules (SCR) and Top to Bottom Anchoring Rules (TBA) in shadow.
It enables #AVFC to fully evaluate the system, including the operation of UEFA’s equivalent new financial regulations.
— John Townley (@johntownley11) June 6, 2024
This 2024-25 EPL campaign also marks the final year under the current financial regulations, which led to point deductions for Everton and Nottingham Forest last year.
The new “Squad Cost Rules” and “Top to Bottom Anchoring” systems, trialed this season, aim to limit spending on players and enhance financial sustainability.
Lastly, fans and players alike will face a relentless schedule, with no winter break to offer respite.
Unlike other major European leagues, the Premier League opted for a later start, squeezing the season into a tighter calendar.
