Manchester United won the 2006/07 Premier League. They finished on 89 points, 6 ahead of Chelsea, and it was the club's ninth Premier League title.
Title race and season context
The 2006/07 Premier League season ran from 19 August 2006 to 13 May 2007. It featured 20 clubs, with each team playing 38 matches, for a total of 380 matches and 931 goals across the season, an average of 2.45 per match.
Manchester United finished first, with Chelsea in second place. Liverpool and Arsenal completed the top four on the same points total. According to official Premier League data, United's league record was 28 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats.
Premier League 2006/07 final table
The table below shows the official final standings for the season.
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 38 | +56 | 89 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 38 | +40 | 83 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 38 | +30 | 68 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 38 | +28 | 68 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | +3 | 60 |
| 6 | Everton | 38 | +16 | 58 |
| 7 | Bolton Wanderers | 38 | -5 | 56 |
| 8 | Reading | 38 | +5 | 55 |
| 9 | Portsmouth | 38 | +3 | 54 |
| 10 | Blackburn Rovers | 38 | -2 | 52 |
| 11 | Aston Villa | 38 | +2 | 50 |
| 12 | Middlesbrough | 38 | -5 | 46 |
| 13 | Newcastle United | 38 | -9 | 43 |
| 14 | Manchester City | 38 | -15 | 42 |
| 15 | West Ham United | 38 | -24 | 41 |
| 16 | Fulham | 38 | -22 | 39 |
| 17 | Wigan Athletic | 38 | -22 | 38 |
| 18 | Sheffield United | 38 | -23 | 38 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic | 38 | -26 | 34 |
| 20 | Watford | 38 | -30 | 28 |
Season awards and statistical leaders
The main individual honours add more detail to the season. Didier Drogba of Chelsea won the Golden Boot, while Liverpool's Pepe Reina took the Golden Glove. The assist lead was shared by Cesc Fàbregas and Wayne Rooney.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United was named Player of the Season, and Sir Alex Ferguson won Manager of the Season. The Playmaker award did not exist yet, but the official records still list the top assist figures for the campaign.
| Award | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot | Didier Drogba (Chelsea) | 20 goals |
| Golden Glove | Pepe Reina (Liverpool) | 19 clean sheets |
| Most assists | Cesc Fàbregas, Wayne Rooney | 11 assists |
| Player of the Season | Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) | - |
| Manager of the Season | Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United) | - |
Relegation and promoted clubs
Sheffield United, Charlton Athletic and Watford finished in the bottom three and were relegated. The lower end of the table was tight, with Wigan Athletic staying up and Sheffield United going down.
The promoted sides for 2006/07 were Reading, Sheffield United and Watford. Sheffield United and Watford went straight back down, while Reading ended the season in the top half.
FAQ
Which teams were relegated from the Premier League in 2006/07?
Sheffield United, Charlton Athletic and Watford were relegated. They finished in the bottom three places in the final table.
Who was the Premier League top scorer in 2006/07?
Didier Drogba of Chelsea was the top scorer. He won the Golden Boot with 20 goals.
Who won the Premier League in 2007?
The Premier League champion in the season that ended in May 2007 was Manchester United. In common use, that is the 2006/07 Premier League title.