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Man City Emerge English Premier League Champions 2021/22: Season Review, Qualifications, and Awards

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4 years ago

May 25, 2022

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The 2021/22 English Premier League season has come to a climax with defending champions Man City winning the title in a row. It was an eventful and dramatic season as attention centered on the league till the final day fixture.

Attention was centered on both the top two spots that were just a point apart, the top four spots were also undecided likewise the relegation spot until the final day.
Despite all the pressure and drama, defending champions Manchester City again emerged as the winners of the 2021/2022 Premier League season.

The Citizens have dominated the league sitting on top of the EPL table for over five months before they started deforming due to injury worries.
Liverpool FC were once 14 points behind City gave a close chase and ensured that the Guardiola’s men never enjoyed a single guard of honor.

English Premier League Champions 2021/22 Season

Manchester City came from two-nil down to record a 3-2 win at Etihad Stadium and clinched their sixth premier league title and their second title in a row.
Before the final day game, City were sitting on top of the premier league table with 90 points closely followed by Liverpool who had 89 points. Guardiola’s side will need to match Liverpool’s score to be able to win the title, but despite playing at home, the citizens got the major scare of the tournament.

The game started contrary to their expectations, as they were two-nil down at half-time. Aston Villa’s manager Steven Gerard was keen on doing his former club a massive favor by defeating the title rival in the title-deciding game at Etihad, thanks to goals from Cash and Coutinho that put the visitors ahead before the break.

Liverpool were not finding it easy playing against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield. The home team conceded an early and kept pressing until they got an equalizer via Sadio Mane’s strike. The Reds were level at Half-time and would have needed just a goal to clinch the title if the scoreline remains the same.

With 15 minutes left to the end of the game, Man City launched the greatest comeback of the tournament when they scored three goals in five minutes to clinch their sixth premier league title. However, Liverpool were 3-1 winners at Anfield but were only second to Man city as the season came to an interesting end.

Manchester City finished the season with a total of 93 points and 60 goal difference and were just one point above second-placed Liverpool. Guardiola’s side won 24, drew 5, and lost 5, scoring a total of 97 goals and conceding only 37. These statistics out of 34 games played is an effort worthy of winning the title.

English Premier League Champions 2021/22: Manchester City

Which Premier League Club Qualifies for 2023 Champions League?

Table-toppers Manchester City and runners-up Liverpool safely booked their place in next season’s champions league campaign 18 points above Chelsea in the third place. Tottenham Hotspurs joined the three clubs after the final day fixtures. Spurs defeated Norwich City 5-0 to book their place in the 2022/23 Champions League Campaign.

The English teams have been impressive in the Champions League in recent times. Chelsea exited the competition in the Quarter-finals, Manchester City also reached the final stage and Liverpool are through to the final stage of the competition where they will play 13th-time winners Real Madrid in Paris on 28th May 2021.
Clubs that qualified for Champions League: Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham.

Which Premier League Club qualified for the 2023 Europa League?

Arsenal and Tottenham were on fire in the final day fixture in the Premier League. The match was the decider of who pulled through to the champions league next season. Arsenal defeated Everton 5-1 as Tottenham walloped relegation-bound Norwich City 5-0 to book their place in next season’s Champions League campaign.

A loss for Tottenham would have handed the Gunners the Champions League spot. Arsenal joined sixth-placed Manchester United to qualify for the 2022/2023 Europa League tournament.
Clubs that Qualified for 2022/23 Europa League: Arsenal and Manchester United

Which Premier League Club Qualified for 2023 Europa Conference League?

Manchester United were lucky to have secured Europa League qualifications. West Ham had the opportunity of dethroning the Red Devils from the 6th position on the table in the final game but they wasted the chance as they were defeated 3-1 by Brighton. A win against Brighton would have earned West Ham 59 points, a point above Man United, unfortunately, luck was not on their sides as the two contenders lost in the final day fixtures.
Clubs that Qualified for 2022/23 Europa Conference League: West Ham

Which Premier League Club Are Relegated?

The relegation of Norwich City from the English Premier League was confirmed four weeks to the end of the season. Norwich who managed 5 wins out of 38 matches was relegated to the English Championship tournament. They were relegated alongside Watford who are just a point above them on the Premier League table.

Burnley was the bitter side as their fate was decided in the final day fixture where they lost 2-1 against Newcastle United while rival Leeds United defeated Brentford 2-1 to escape relegation. If only Burnley were able to match the outcome of Leeds United’s result in the final game of the season, they would not have been relegated because they have more goal difference than Leeds.
Relegated Teams: Norwich City, Watford, and Burnley

Which Clubs were promoted to the Premier League?

After a well-fought battle in the championship, league winners Fulham and second-placed Bournemouth gained automatic promotion to the English Premier League next season. The two teams will be joined by either Huddersfield or Nottingham Forest depending on the outcome of the relegation playoff tie between the two teams in the coming weeks.
Promoted Clubs to Premier League: Fulham, Bournemouth, and Huddersfield/Nottingham Forest

English Premier League 2021/2022 Awards

Player of the Year – Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

Young Player of the Season – Phil Foden (Manchester City)

Golden Boot Award – Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspurs and Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Golden Gloves Award – Alison Becker (Liverpool) and Ederson (Manchester City)

Manager of the Season – Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)

English Premier League Table Final standing

Pos.	Clubs	MP	W	D	L	Pts
1	Manchester City	38	29	6	3	93
2	Liverpool	38	28	8	2	92
3	Chelsea	38	21	11	6	74
4	Tottenham Hotspurs	38	22	5	11	71
5	Arsenal	38	22	3	13	69
6	Manchester United	38	16	10	12	58
7	West Ham	38	16	8	14	56
8	Leicester City	38	14	10	14	52
9	Brighton	38	12	15	11	51
10	Wolves	38	15	6	17	51
11	Newcastle United	38	13	10	15	49
12	Crystal Palace	38	11	15	12	48
13	Brentford	38	13	7	18	46
14	Aston Villa	38	13	6	19	45
15	Southampton	38	9	13	16	40
16	Everton	38	11	6	21	39
17	Leeds United	38	9	11	18	38
18	Burnley	38	7	14	17	35
19	Watford	38	6	5	27	23
20	Norwich	38	5	7	26	22

Top Goal Scorer 2021/22 Season

s/n	Player Name	Club	No. of Goals
1	Son Heung-Min	Tottenham Hotspurs	23
1	Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	23
3	Cristiano Ronaldo	Manchester United	18
4	Harry Kane	Tottenham Hotspurs	17
5	Sadio Mane	Liverpool	16

Top Assists 2021/22 Season

s/n	Player Name	Club	No. of Assists
1	Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	13
2	Trent Alexander-Arnold	Liverpool	12
3	Andrew Robertson	Liverpool	10
3	Harvey Barnes	Leicester City	10
3	Jarrod Bowen	West Ham	10
3	Mason Mount	Chelsea

Most Yellow Cards

s/n	Player Name	Club	No. of Card
1	Junior Firpo	Leeds United	11
1	James Takowski	Burnley	11
1	Tyrone Mings	Aston Villa	11
4	Bruno Fernandes	Manchester United	10
4	Conor Gallagher	Crystal Palace	10
4	Granit Xhaka	Arsenal	10
4	Jan Bednarek	Southampton	10
4	John Brownhill	Burnley Brighton	10
4	Yves Bissouma		10

Most Red Cards

s/n	Player Name	Club	No. of Cards
1	Ezri Konsa	Aston Villa	2
1	Raul Jimenez	Wolves	2
3	Aymeric Laporte	Manchester City	1
3	Andrew Robertson	Liverpool	1
3	Allan	Everton	1
3	Ben Gibson	Norwich City	1
3	Craig Dowson	West Ham	1
3	Jonjo Shelvey	Newcastle	1
3	Japhet Tanganga	Tottenham	1
3	James Ward-Prowse	Southampton	1
3	Michail Anthonio	West Ham	1
3	Mason Holgate	Everton	1
3	Reece James	Chelsea	1
3	Sergi Canos	Brentford	1
3	Vladimir Coufal	West Ham	1

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Rangers Youngster Sets Celtic Fans Alight with Bold Celebration in Epic Kilmarnock Moment

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2 weeks ago

February 15, 2026

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Rangers Youngster Sets Celtic Fans Alight with Bold Celebration in Epic Kilmarnock Moment!

In a Scottish Premiership clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, Rangers’ loanee Findlay Curtis turned heads with a cheeky celebration that has since gone viral online. The 19-year-old, on loan at Kilmarnock, was at the heart of the drama as his side surged into an early lead against fierce rivals Celtic at Rugby Park — and he didn’t hold back in celebrating it.

Curtis, deployed in a more advanced role for this fixture, made the most of his opportunity. After Tyreece John-Jules opened the scoring and Kilmarnock doubled their advantage, cameras caught the young winger raising his arms and gesturing in celebration directly in front of the Celtic supporters in the away end — a moment that instantly lit up social media.

Although his exuberant celebration was quickly cut short when veteran keeper Kasper Schmeichel ushered him away, the damage was done — pundits and fans alike have been talking about it ever since. That kind of on-field bravado in front of the rival support doesn’t happen every day, and it’s one that will stick in the minds of supporters on both sides.

Whether you see it as passionate football emotion or a bit of mind games, Curtis’ reaction added another unforgettable moment to a season already packed with drama and rivalry — showing once again why the Scottish Premiership never fails to entertain.

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End of the Road at Parkhead? Andy Walker Drops Brutal Verdict on Celtic’s Japanese Duo

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February 15, 2026

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“Are Celtic’s Japanese Stars Past Their Best? Andy Walker Predicts End of the Road for Maeda & Hatate”

Recent pundit commentary has stirred fresh debate among fans of Celtic Football Club, with veteran analyst Andy Walker making bold claims about two of the team’s key Japanese players — Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate. Walker’s verdict? This could be the final chapter at Parkhead for both players if they don’t turn their seasons around.

Struggles on the Pitch

Walker’s view stems from both men’s current dip in form. Hatate, normally a creative midfield presence, was recently scrutinised after a costly mistake led to a penalty for Livingston — and Walker suggested it might be time for him to lose his place temporarily in the starting XI to find confidence again.

Meanwhile, Maeda — who once electrified Scottish football with blistering pace and a PFA Player of the Year-winning season — has yet to recapture that spark this campaign. The forward is playing well below the high standards he set previously, and Walker believes both he and Hatate may have run their course at Celtic unless they rediscover their best form before the season ends.

Why This Matters

Walker’s assessment resonates beyond just match performance:

Maeda’s Blocked Transfer: Earlier in the season, Maeda openly admitted he wanted a move away — only for Celtic to block it — and pundits speculated this block may have affected his focus and sharpness.
Legacy and Timing: If both players fail to make a strong impact before the campaign’s conclusion, Walker argues their legacies at Celtic could be overshadowed by disappointment rather than remembered for their earlier success.

The Bigger Picture

Celtic’s squad is at a crossroads. With new tactics, fresh faces and evolving expectations under manager Brendan Rodgers, long-serving players must justify their place or risk being phased out. Walker’s blunt but insightful commentary has sparked fresh debate among supporters over who should lead the club forward — and who’s time might be running out.

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Adrie van der Poel deelt verontrustend bericht over Mathieu

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2 months ago

January 3, 2026

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Wout van Aert kende een dramatische afloop aan de cross in Mol, maar ook Mathieu van der Poel kwam niet ongeschonden uit deze wedstrijd. De Nederlander had het bijzonder koud, en kwam zelf eerder ook ten val. Vader Adrie zag daar een probleem.

Valpartij had invloed

Nochtans maakte Van der Poel duidelijk dat hij geen schade heeft overgehouden aan zijn tuimeling: “Eigenlijk viel ik zelfs nog zacht”, aldus de Nederlander. “Ik kreeg gewoon mijn voet niet uit mijn klikpedaal in het zand, waardoor ik stomweg omviel. Maar ik heb er gelukkig geen last van.”

Zo zag vader Adrie het echter niet tijdens de wedstrijd. In een interview met Sporza stelde hij immers dat Van der Poel last ondervond van zijn eerdere valpartij, eerder nog dan van de koude. Al voegde Adrie er ook wel aan toe dat zijn zoon niet bepaald staat te springen voor een koers in de sneeuw.

Van der Poel viseert enkel de koude

Reken daarbij nog de haast ondragelijke koude, en we kregen een verkleumde Van der Poel te zien na de finish. In zijn interviews achteraf stond hij nog steeds te bibberen, en maakte de wereldkampioen duidelijk dat hij behoorlijk hard had afgezien.

“Het was geen aangename cross. Ik heb het nu al een beetje warmer, maar ik heb zeker veel koud geleden vandaag”, luidde het bij MVDP. “Je weet ook dat wanneer je nadien weer opwarmt, het vijf minuten echt veel pijn gaat doen. Met dat gevoel was ik de laatste rondes al bezig.”

Voor Van der Poel was de conclusie dan ook duidelijk: “Dit was de moeilijkste wedstrijd van het jaar. Na een tijd hadden mijn handen en voeten zo veel koud dat het niet meer vanzelf ging.” Nu maar hopen dat vader Adrie toch geen gelijk krijgt over een mogelijke blessure, die door onderkoeling mogelijk onder de radar zou zijn gebleven.

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