Chelsea won the 2005/06 Premier League. They finished on 91 points, 8 points ahead of Manchester United, and claimed their second Premier League title.
Title answer and season context
The season ran from 13 August 2005 to 7 May 2006. It featured 20 clubs, each playing 38 matches, for a total of 380 matches and 944 goals, which worked out at 2.48 goals per match.
Chelsea's league record was 29 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats, along with a +50 goal difference. The top four places were filled by Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.
Premier League 2005/06 final table
Here is the official final table for the season.
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea | 38 | +50 | 91 |
| 2 | Manchester United | 38 | +38 | 83 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 38 | +32 | 82 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 38 | +37 | 67 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | +15 | 65 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers | 38 | +9 | 63 |
| 7 | Newcastle United | 38 | +5 | 58 |
| 8 | Bolton Wanderers | 38 | +8 | 56 |
| 9 | West Ham United | 38 | -3 | 55 |
| 10 | Wigan Athletic | 38 | -7 | 51 |
| 11 | Everton | 38 | -15 | 50 |
| 12 | Fulham | 38 | -10 | 48 |
| 13 | Charlton Athletic | 38 | -14 | 47 |
| 14 | Middlesbrough | 38 | -10 | 45 |
| 15 | Manchester City | 38 | -5 | 43 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 38 | -13 | 42 |
| 17 | Portsmouth | 38 | -25 | 38 |
| 18 | Birmingham City | 38 | -22 | 34 |
| 19 | West Bromwich Albion | 38 | -27 | 30 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 38 | -43 | 15 |
The table shows a clear title winner and a clear bottom three. Chelsea finished first, while Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland were relegated.
The promoted clubs for the season were West Ham United, Wigan Athletic and Sunderland. Sunderland went straight back down at the end of the same campaign.
Season awards and statistical leaders
The main individual awards and leaders for the season are listed below.
| Award | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot | Thierry Henry (Arsenal) | 27 goals |
| Golden Glove | Pepe Reina (Liverpool) | 20 clean sheets |
| Most assists | Didier Drogba | 11 assists |
| Player of the Season | Thierry Henry (Arsenal) | - |
| Manager of the Season | José Mourinho (Chelsea) | - |
The awards give a wider picture of the season. Chelsea had the title-winning manager in José Mourinho, while Arsenal's Thierry Henry collected both the Golden Boot and the Player of the Season award.
Most assists went to Didier Drogba. The Playmaker Award was not introduced until 2017/18, so this is a season-leading assists total rather than a formal award from that year.
FAQ
Which teams were relegated from the Premier League in 2005/06?
Birmingham City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland finished in the bottom three and were relegated. Those three clubs occupied the final relegation places in the official table.
Who was the top scorer in the Premier League in 2005/06?
Thierry Henry of Arsenal won the Golden Boot with 27 goals. He also finished the season as the Player of the Season.
Who won the Premier League in 2006?
If the reference is to the season that ended in May 2006, the champion was Chelsea. Premier League seasons run across two calendar years, so that title belongs to the 2005/06 campaign.
Which team won the 2005-06 Premier League?
Chelsea were the winners. They ended the season at the top of the final table and finished ahead of Manchester United by 8 points.