Arsenal won the 2003/04 Premier League. They finished on 90 points, 11 ahead of Chelsea, and went through all 38 league matches unbeaten for their third Premier League title.
Final table
The final standings show the full shape of the season from top to bottom.
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 38 | +47 | 90 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 38 | +37 | 79 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 38 | +29 | 75 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 38 | +18 | 60 |
| 5 | Newcastle United | 38 | +12 | 56 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 38 | +4 | 56 |
| 7 | Charlton Athletic | 38 | +0 | 53 |
| 8 | Bolton Wanderers | 38 | -8 | 53 |
| 9 | Fulham | 38 | +6 | 52 |
| 10 | Birmingham City | 38 | -5 | 50 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough | 38 | -8 | 48 |
| 12 | Southampton | 38 | -1 | 47 |
| 13 | Portsmouth | 38 | -7 | 45 |
| 14 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | -10 | 45 |
| 15 | Blackburn Rovers | 38 | -8 | 44 |
| 16 | Manchester City | 38 | +1 | 41 |
| 17 | Everton | 38 | -12 | 39 |
| 18 | Leicester City | 38 | -17 | 33 |
| 19 | Leeds United | 38 | -39 | 33 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 38 | -39 | 33 |
Arsenal finished first, with Chelsea second, Manchester United third and Liverpool fourth. At the other end, Leicester City, Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers occupied the bottom three places and went down.
Why Arsenal's title stands apart
The title itself answers the basic point, but the bigger historical angle is the unbeaten league campaign. Arsenal won 26, drew 12 and lost 0, which made the season unique in Premier League history from 1992/93 to 2025/26.
It was also Arsenal's third Premier League title.
Season figures and award winners
The league-wide numbers and the main individual honors give the clearest snapshot of the season.
| Category | Winner or competition | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Season dates | Premier League | 16 August 2003 to 15 May 2004 |
| Clubs | Premier League | 20 |
| Matches | Premier League | 380 |
| Goals | Premier League | 1012 |
| Goals per match | Premier League | 2.66 |
| Golden Boot | Thierry Henry (Arsenal) | 30 goals |
| Most clean sheets | Jens Lehmann, Edwin van der Sar | 15 clean sheets |
| Most assists | Muzzy Izzet | 14 assists |
| Player of the Season | Thierry Henry (Arsenal) | - |
| Manager of the Season | Arsène Wenger (Arsenal) | - |
Henry's season sits at the center of the awards list because he finished as both the leading scorer and the Player of the Season. Arsenal also had the Manager of the Season in Arsène Wenger.
The clean-sheet leader line needs one extra bit of context. The Golden Glove award had not yet been introduced; it was first given in 2004/05. The same kind of distinction applies to assists, because the Playmaker award did not exist until 2017/18.
Promoted clubs and relegation
Portsmouth, Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers came up for the 2003/04 season. Two of those promoted clubs, Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, went straight back down.
The bottom three all finished on 33 points.
FAQ
Who got relegated from the Premier League in 2003/04?
Leicester City, Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers were relegated. They finished in the bottom three places in the final table.
Who was the top scorer in the Premier League in 2003/04?
Thierry Henry of Arsenal won the Golden Boot. He scored 30 league goals.
Who won the Premier League in 2004?
The champion at the end of the 2003/04 season was Arsenal. The season ended in May 2004, so the team crowned in 2004 was Arsenal.
Did Arsenal win the Premier League in 2004?
Yes. Arsenal finished first in 2003/04 and completed the league season without a defeat, which remains a one-off achievement in the Premier League era through 2025/26.