The Premier League, established in 1992, has seen various teams claim the title, some with fewer points than others.
Here, we go through the top five Premier League winners with the lowest points totals ever, from fifth to first.
5. Manchester United (2010-11) – 80 Points
Transitional Phase for the Red Devils
In the 2010-11 season, Manchester United clinched the Premier League title with 80 points.
This period marked a transitional phase for the club as veterans like Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, and Paul Scholes saw reduced action.
Key Players
The strike duo of Dimitar Berbatov, who scored 20 league goals, and Javier Hernandez, played pivotal roles in securing the title.
Despite drawing numerous games and winning only 23 of their 38 matches, United finished nine points clear of Chelsea, their closest rivals.
This triumph was particularly significant as it saw United surpass Liverpool with 19 league titles.
4. Manchester United (2000-01) – 80 Points
Dominance with a Misleading Points Total
Manchester United once again appears on this list, this time for their 80-point tally in the 2000-01 season.
Although the points total was relatively low, it belies the dominance the team exhibited throughout the season.
Title Decided Early
The title was effectively secured well before the end of the season, allowing United to ease off in their final matches.
Veteran striker Teddy Sheringham was instrumental, scoring 15 goals and earning both the PFA and FWA Player of the Year awards that year.
United’s dominance was such that their final three games, all losses, had no impact on their title win.
3. Manchester United (1998-99) – 79 Points
Historic Treble-Winning Season
The 1998-99 season is etched in football history as Manchester United not only won the Premier League but also secured an unprecedented treble by adding the FA Cup and UEFA Champions League to their trophy cabinet.
They won the Premier League that year with a mere 79 points.
Fierce Competition
In a closely contested race,…
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Publish date : 2024-05-30 05:15:00
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