Premier League End of Season Report Card Results

With the Premier League season completed, a review of the performances of all 20 top flight teams took place, assessing who excelled and who struggled.

Arsenal

Position: 1st
Points: 85
Mikel Arteta secured Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years and guided the team to the Champions League final, where they narrowly lost to Paris Saint-Germain in a penalty shootout. Despite facing challenges, including a defeat in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City and a tough draw against Wolves, Arteta’s leadership helped the Gunners to overcome adversity. This strong performance earned them an A+ grade.

Aston Villa

Position: 4th
Points: 65
The season began poorly for Aston Villa, as noted by Ollie Watkins during the end-of-season parade, but they made a strong comeback. Their performance included a flirtation with the title race and ultimately a qualification spot for the Champions League. They also captured the Europa League title, resulting in an A grade for the team.

Bournemouth

Position: 6th
Points: 57
Andoni Iraola achieved a historic season for Bournemouth, qualifying for European competition for the first time in the club’s history. Despite losing significant talent worth over £250 million, including star player Antoine Semenyo, they ended the season with an impressive 18-game unbeaten streak, earning an A grade.

Brentford

Position: 9th
Points: 53
After losing their long-time manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham and key players to other clubs, many expected Brentford to struggle. However, interim managers Keith Andrews and Igor Thiago exceeded expectations, nearly securing a Champions League spot until the end. With Thiago finishing the season with 22 goals, earning him second place in the Golden Boot race, Brentford received an A- grade despite missing out on European competition.

Brighton

Position: 8th
Points: 53
Brighton experienced a season filled with ups and downs, finding themselves close to European qualification but failing to maintain consistency. Although they ultimately secured a spot in the Conference League, the fans' frustration with the team's inconsistency led to a B- grade.

Burnley

Position: 19th
Points: 22
The report card indicated that several teams underperformed this season, notably Burnley, who finished at the bottom of the standings.

In summary, the report highlighted the top performers this season while also recognizing those who need significant improvement moving forward.