Manchester United won the 2000/01 Premier League. They finished on 80 points with a goal difference of +48, 10 points ahead of Arsenal, and it was their seventh Premier League title.
Title answer and season context
The season ran from 19 August 2000 to 19 May 2001. There were 20 clubs, each playing 38 matches, for a total of 380 matches and 992 goals across the season, an average of 2.61 per match.
Manchester United's league record was 24 wins, 8 draws and 6 defeats. The top four were completed by Arsenal, Liverpool and Leeds United.
Final Premier League table in 2000/01
The full official final table is set out below.
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 38 | +48 | 80 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 38 | +25 | 70 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 38 | +32 | 69 |
| 4 | Leeds United | 38 | +21 | 68 |
| 5 | Ipswich Town | 38 | +15 | 66 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 38 | +23 | 61 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 38 | +5 | 57 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 38 | +3 | 54 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic | 38 | -7 | 52 |
| 10 | Southampton | 38 | -8 | 52 |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 38 | -6 | 51 |
| 12 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | -7 | 49 |
| 13 | Leicester City | 38 | -12 | 48 |
| 14 | Middlesbrough | 38 | +0 | 42 |
| 15 | West Ham United | 38 | -5 | 42 |
| 16 | Everton | 38 | -14 | 42 |
| 17 | Derby County | 38 | -22 | 42 |
| 18 | Manchester City | 38 | -24 | 34 |
| 19 | Coventry City | 38 | -27 | 34 |
| 20 | Bradford City | 38 | -40 | 26 |
Ipswich Town, one of the promoted sides, finished as high as fifth, while Manchester City went straight back down. At the bottom, Middlesbrough, West Ham United, Everton and Derby County all finished on the same points total, so goal difference shaped that part of the order.
Season awards and statistical leaders
The main individual awards and category leaders are listed here.
| Award | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot | Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Chelsea) | 23 goals |
| Most clean sheets | Fabien Barthez, Paul Jones, Sander Westerveld | 14 clean sheets |
| Most assists | David Beckham | 12 assists |
| Player of the Season | Patrick Vieira (Arsenal) | - |
| Manager of the Season | George Burley (Ipswich Town) | - |
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was the top scorer for the season. The clean-sheet lead was shared by three goalkeepers, and that came before the Golden Glove existed as a formal Premier League award, which only started in 2004/05. The Playmaker award also belongs to a later period, first introduced in 2017/18.
How promotion and relegation shaped the season
The promoted clubs were Ipswich Town, Charlton Athletic and Manchester City. Two stayed up comfortably, while Manchester City returned to the second tier immediately.
The relegated teams were Manchester City, Coventry City and Bradford City. Coventry City and Manchester City finished level on points, so goal difference separated them in the final standings.
FAQ
Which teams were relegated from the Premier League in 2000/01?
Manchester City, Coventry City and Bradford City went down. They finished in the bottom three places in the final table.
Who was the Premier League top scorer in 2000/01?
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink of Chelsea won the Golden Boot with 23 goals. That was the highest scoring total in the league that season.
What was Manchester United's record in the title-winning season?
Manchester United finished with 24 wins, 8 draws and 6 losses from 38 league matches. That record delivered 80 points and first place.