Updated to match(es) played on 22 December 2024. Source: Premier League Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[40]
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 30 November, but was moved for due to Manchester United in UEFA Europa League action on the preceding Thursday.[44]
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off on 7 December, but was moved for live TNT Sports broadcast,[45] and later postponed due to Storm Darragh.[46]
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled for 21 December, but was moved due to Chelsea's involvement in the UEFA Conference League on the Thursday prior.[45]
As a Premier League club not involved in any European competitions, Everton entered the EFL Cup in the second round, and were drawn at home to EFL League Two side Doncaster Rovers.[50][51] In the third round, they were drawn at home to fellow Premier League side Southampton.[52]