Manchester United won the 1993/94 Premier League. They finished on 92 points, 8 points ahead of Blackburn Rovers, for their second Premier League title.
Title result and season context
The season ran from 14 August 1993 to 8 May 1994. It featured 22 clubs, each playing 42 matches, for a total of 462 matches and 1,195 goals, with 2.59 goals per match.
Manchester United backed up the title with a league record of 27 wins, 11 draws and 4 losses, along with a goal difference of +42. Their 92-point total stood as the highest in a Premier League season until Chelsea reached 95 in 2004/05.
1993/94 Premier League final table
The official final table shows the full shape of the season from top to bottom.
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 42 | +42 | 92 |
| 2 | Blackburn Rovers | 42 | +27 | 84 |
| 3 | Newcastle United | 42 | +41 | 77 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 42 | +25 | 71 |
| 5 | Leeds United | 42 | +26 | 70 |
| 6 | Wimbledon | 42 | +3 | 65 |
| 7 | Sheffield Wednesday | 42 | +22 | 64 |
| 8 | Liverpool | 42 | +4 | 60 |
| 9 | Queens Park Rangers | 42 | +1 | 60 |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 42 | -4 | 57 |
| 11 | Coventry City | 42 | -2 | 56 |
| 12 | Norwich City | 42 | +4 | 53 |
| 13 | West Ham United | 42 | -11 | 52 |
| 14 | Chelsea | 42 | -4 | 51 |
| 15 | Tottenham Hotspur | 42 | -5 | 45 |
| 16 | Manchester City | 42 | -11 | 45 |
| 17 | Everton | 42 | -21 | 44 |
| 18 | Southampton | 42 | -17 | 43 |
| 19 | Ipswich Town | 42 | -23 | 43 |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 42 | -18 | 42 |
| 21 | Oldham Athletic | 42 | -26 | 40 |
| 22 | Swindon Town | 42 | -53 | 30 |
The top four were Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United and Arsenal. Of the promoted clubs, Newcastle United and West Ham United stayed up, while Swindon Town went straight back down.
Awards and statistical leaders
The main individual honours and category leaders from the season are listed here.
| Award | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot | Andrew Cole (Newcastle United) | 34 goals |
| Most clean sheets | David Seaman | 19 clean sheets |
| Most assists | Andrew Cole | 13 assists |
| Manager of the Season | Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United) | - |
Andrew Cole led the season in both goals and assists. His 34-goal total in a 42-match campaign remained the Premier League record until Erling Haaland scored 36 in 2022/23; Alan Shearer also reached 34 in 1994/95.
Some awards familiar today were not yet in place. The Golden Glove was first awarded in 2004/05, and the Player of the Season award began in 1994/95, so neither was awarded for 1993/94.
Relegation and the lower end of the table
Sheffield United, Oldham Athletic and Swindon Town finished in the bottom three and were relegated. Sheffield United fell just short of safety, Oldham Athletic also dropped out, and Swindon Town lasted only one Premier League season after promotion.
The lower half was tight in places. Southampton and Ipswich Town both finished just above the bottom three, while Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton were also close to that group.
FAQ
Which teams were relegated from the Premier League in 1993/94?
Sheffield United, Oldham Athletic and Swindon Town went down. They occupied the bottom three places in the final table.
Who was the top scorer in the Premier League in 1993/94?
Andrew Cole of Newcastle United won the Golden Boot with 34 goals. He also finished the season with the most assists, on 13.
Who won the Premier League in 1994?
The Premier League champion in 1994 was Manchester United, from the 1993/94 season that ended in May 1994. They finished first with 92 points.