Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to action was the main talking point as Liverpool drew 2-2 with Arsenal in a lively Premier League clash at Anfield.
Newcastle United delivered a statement of intent in the Champions League race, outclassing top-five rivals Chelsea 2-0 in a clash that lived up to its billing.
Man City manager Pep Guardiola has described the 2024/25 campaign as the toughest of his 16-year managerial career, acknowledging a drop in standards and a failure to meet expectations.
Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that Arsenal entered the 2024–25 campaign knowing their squad lacked depth and included several players prone to injury - limitations that ultimately contributed to another trophyless season.
Ollie Watkins wrote his name into Aston Villa's history books on Saturday, scoring the winner in a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth that tightened the club's grip on European qualification and kept their Champions League hopes alive.
Manchester City's bid to cement a top-five finish and secure Champions League football suffered a frustrating setback as they were held to a 0-0 draw by a defiant Southampton side at St Mary's.