It is now planned to be introduced to the Premier League later in the season after being tested in the FA Cup fifth round onwards.
[6] Manchester City entered the season as four-time defending champions, the first men's side to do so in the top flight of English football.
The second managerial departure came on 24 November, when Leicester City sacked Steve Cooper following a 1–2 home loss to Chelsea.
The club sat in 16th place at the time and one point above the relegation zone, having already suffered their sixth loss of the season and having managed only two wins from 12 games.
[10] On 7 December 2024, the match between Everton and Liverpool was postponed due to adverse weather conditions as a result of Storm Darragh.
[12] On 15 December 2024, Wolverhampton Wanderers sacked head coach Gary O’Neil following a 1–2 home defeat to Ipswich Town.