Premier League giants Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City have proven to be the most dominant teams in England in 2024 when analyzing the calendar year league standings for the country's top four divisions.
Mikel Arteta's Gunners top the list of points earned per game of the 92 clubs that make up the Premier League and the EFL during the year.
Arsenal have earned 2.36 points per game in league games, winning 26, drawing seven and losing only three of their 36 games in 2024.
This year, the Gunners finished second in the Premier League for the second season in a row.
Despite their impressive form, Arsenal will enter 2025 in third place in the top flight, nine points behind Liverpool.
The Reds have a slightly lower number of points won per game, 2.30 in 2024, due to playing and losing one more game than Arsenal.
Arsenal and Liverpool have finished as the best teams of the calendar year in English football
Arsenal scored the most points per game in the Premier League and EFL in 2024
Wrexham's continued rise has been highlighted by their fifth place finish out of the league's 92 teams.
His position highlights the seamless transition between Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot on the Anfield bench, with the Reds in very good form for 12 months.
Liverpool have been the top scorers of the calendar year with 92 goals, while Arsenal have the fewest goals conceded with 25 goals conceded, leading Arteta's team to have the best overall goal difference.
Reigning Premier League champions Man City are third in points per game with 2.16, and their impressive form is on course for a fourth successive title which keeps them at the top despite their recent poor run. .
The table of calendar years, prepared by Ben Mayhew, former head of data analysis at the Palestinian Authorityhas Leeds United and Wrexham in the top five.
Leeds are the highest ranked team in the EFL after accumulating 2.13 points per game. The club, currently leaders of the Championship this season, lost the play-off final in May.
Wrexham's continued rise under Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney is highlighted by winning two points per game in their 45 league games.
The Red Dragons earned a second consecutive promotion in 2024 and are currently second in League One as they bid to reach the Championship.
Chelsea's resurgence has been highlighted by the fact that the Blues sit seventh overall.
Tottenham and Man United's disappointing year is reflected in their mid-table position
Man United finished 2024 in 46th position out of the 92 clubs in the league, earning 1.38 points per game
Tottenham and Man United's disappointing league performances this year are reflected in the fact that they sit side by side in 45th and 46th place, after earning 1.38 points per game.
At the wrong end of the table, Wolves have earned the fewest points of any team that has participated in the Premier League during 2024.
The Wolves finished 86th out of 92 teams, with 0.92 points per game, winning nine, drawing seven and losing 21 times in 2024.
Southampton finished the year in 80th place overall, despite winning promotion to the Premier League.
Saints' woeful form since returning to the top flight has contributed to their lowly position, having picked up just six points so far this campaign.
Luton, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, finished 2024 with the worst overall defensive record, with 89 goals.
The Hatters rank 89th overall with just 0.84 points per game, well ahead of League One sides Rotherham and Burton.
Carlisle finished last in the calendar year table after winning just 0.70 points per game.
Carlisle finally propped up the table with a modest 0.70 points per game, after suffering 29 defeats in their 44 games played.
The record contributed to Carlisle's relegation from League One last season, a season after promotion.
Carlisle could face back-to-back relegations as the Cumbrians currently sit 23rd out of 24 teams in League Two.