The year 2022 was challenging for the planet, and it has finished. It brought severe upheavals, crises, and military conflict to the world. However, it also gave everyone an interesting World Cup in Qatar, with exciting football result. Let's look at which clubs finished the year in first place in the table in the top leagues. These are:
- England;
- Spain;
- Italy;
- France.
Read more about the successes of these and other countries' national teams.
England
“Arsenal” has surprised the whole country with their best start in the championship ever. Even in the triumphant season without defeat under Arsène Wenger in 2003/04, this was not the case. Mikel Arteta's team finished the first round with 43 points from 16 games, a +7 point lead over champions “Manchester City.” The “Gunners” lost only away to MU and drew with Southampton. Club captain Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka (12 points) were named the best players in the goal+pass system. In addition to Guardiola's team, “Newcastle,” “Man Utd,” and “Tottenham” could show their football achievements and good results and compete with “Arsenal.” The fans have high expectations of these teams.
Spain
There is a dual power in Spain: “Barcelona” and champion “Real Madrid” each have 38 points in 15 games. The “Blaugranas” is higher on goal difference (+28 vs. +21). “Barça” lost only once (“Real” 1-3), and the “Whites” lost sensationally to “Rayo” with a score of 2-3. The second round of the championship will certainly be exciting and intriguing! Perhaps everything will be decided in the second El Clásico. Robert Lewandowski (13+4) and Vinicius Júnior (6+3) are the teams' most productive players. And if you are interested in football tomorrow, open the verified site. Here you can easily find up-to-date information about matches all over the planet.
Italy
“Napoli” leads Serie A, 8 points ahead of champion “AC Milan” after 15 games. The Neapolitans have 41 points, while the Milanese have only 33. Spalletti's team had an incredible record before the New Year. They had never lost, only drawn twice! The best player was summer newcomer Khvicha Khvaratskhelia (6+7), who previously played in the RPL and moved from “Dinamo Batumi.” However, the main struggle in Italy is yet to come. After all, “Juventus,” “Lazio” and “Inter” are breathing down “Napoli's” neck.
Germany
In Germany, “Bayern” is in first place as usual. The Munich team amassed 34 points in 15 games, four more than “Freiburg.” In the first round, “FC Hollywood” lost only once to “Augsburg» 0:1. Jamal Musiala (9+7) was the best player in the goal+pass system. The Bavarians won the last ten titles and will win their eleventh.
France
As of January 1, “PSG” is in first place with 44 points in 17 games, having a +4 point lead over sensational second-placed “Lens.” And the only defeat, 1:3, the Parisian superclub suffered in the 17th round from the main rival. “Lens” is unlikely to be able to produce a consistent football performance directly tomorrow. Therefore, no one in France doubts that the Parisians will become the champions.
