Top Five Moments from the 2023-24 Premier League Season: A Peep at Yet Another Glorious Season

The Premier League title that Manchester City won on Sunday was their fourth in a row, which is a testament to Pep Guardiola’s dominance in Europe. However, City had to fight their way past Arsenal and Liverpool, so it wasn’t an easy feat. It appeared for a while that Jurgen Klopp would win his second Premier League title in his final season. However, the Reds lost momentum and were overtaken by City and Arsenal.

Up until the very last day of play, the title was still up for grabs, and City needed to win to avoid disappointment. Should City lose and Arsenal win, Mikel Arteta would be the winner of the trophy. However, Guardiola’s team easily defeated the opposition 3-1 to win the league for the sixth time in seven years.

1. Stefan Ortega’s Title-Deciding Save Against Son Heung-Min

In their second-to-last Premier League match, City played Tottenham, with the title on the line. Tottenham, behind 1-0, had a great opportunity to draw even in the 86th minute when Brennan Johnson put Son through on goal due to an error by Akanji. But Ortega’s spectacular stop came from his extended right leg. Haaland completed his brace a few minutes later, putting the score 2-0.

2. Jurgen Klopp’s Shocking Resignation

Fans were taken aback when Jurgen Klopp revealed halfway through the season that he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of it. It was unexpected because Klopp had been active in the transfer window, giving the impression that he would be staying longer. This season, Klopp and Liverpool came in third place, ending a run of victories that included a Premier League championship and a Champions League trophy.

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3. Roy Keane’s Critique of Erling Haaland

Roy Keane, a TV analyst and former Manchester United player, chose to take a hard stance against Erling Haaland following Manchester City’s goalless draw with Arsenal. He commented on live, “The levels of his general play are so poor.”

“He’s almost like a League Two player,” he stated. Keane’s relationship with Alf-Inge, the father of Haaland, is likewise tainted.

4. Profit and Sustainability Rule Enforcements

Everton faced a tumultuous season with a 10-point deduction in November due to violations of the Profit and Sustainability Rules. After a series of appeals, the club regained four points but lost two more, severely impacting their campaign. Nottingham Forest also endured a four-point deduction under similar circumstances.

5. VAR Controversies

VAR decisions were a hot topic from the season’s outset. Wolves were denied a penalty against Manchester United when Andre Onana fouled Sasa Kalajdzic. Liverpool faced frustration too, with Luis Diaz’s goal against Tottenham disallowed due to an offside call that VAR reviewed but miscommunication led to it being overturned.

The 2023-24 Premier League season was packed with dramatic moments, from critical saves and managerial changes to controversial decisions and financial penalties. Manchester City’s resilience and consistency ultimately secured them the title, adding another chapter to their storied success under Pep Guardiola.