Manchester United won the 2007/08 Premier League with 87 points, finishing 2 points ahead of Chelsea. It was the club's tenth Premier League title.
Title race and season frame
The season ran from 11 August 2007 to 11 May 2008. There were 20 clubs, each playing 38 matches, for a total of 380 matches and 1002 goals, at 2.64 per match.
Manchester United finished top of a tight race with Chelsea. Arsenal and Liverpool completed the top four, giving the season a clear leading group at the top end of the table.
Premier League 2007/08 final table
Here is the official final table for the season.
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 38 | +58 | 87 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 38 | +39 | 85 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 38 | +43 | 83 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 38 | +39 | 76 |
| 5 | Everton | 38 | +22 | 65 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 38 | +20 | 60 |
| 7 | Blackburn Rovers | 38 | +2 | 58 |
| 8 | Portsmouth | 38 | +8 | 57 |
| 9 | Manchester City | 38 | -8 | 55 |
| 10 | West Ham United | 38 | -8 | 49 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | +5 | 46 |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 38 | -20 | 43 |
| 13 | Middlesbrough | 38 | -10 | 42 |
| 14 | Wigan Athletic | 38 | -17 | 40 |
| 15 | Sunderland | 38 | -23 | 39 |
| 16 | Bolton Wanderers | 38 | -18 | 37 |
| 17 | Fulham | 38 | -22 | 36 |
| 18 | Reading | 38 | -25 | 36 |
| 19 | Birmingham City | 38 | -16 | 35 |
| 20 | Derby County | 38 | -69 | 11 |
Manchester United's record across the league season was 27 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats.
Reading went down on goal difference: they and Fulham both finished on 36 points.
Season awards and statistical leaders
The main individual honours and leaders for the season are listed below.
| Award | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot | Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) | 31 goals |
| Golden Glove | Pepe Reina (Liverpool) | 18 clean sheets |
| Most assists | Cesc Fàbregas | 17 assists |
| Player of the Season | Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) | - |
| Manager of the Season | Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United) | - |
Manchester United paired the title with the season's top individual prizes. Cristiano Ronaldo finished as both Golden Boot winner and Player of the Season, while Sir Alex Ferguson took the manager award.
Fàbregas led the league for assists. The Playmaker award did not exist until 2017/18, so this season has an assists leader but no formal Playmaker prize.
Relegation and promoted sides
Reading, Birmingham City and Derby County finished in the bottom three and went down. The promoted clubs for 2007/08 were Sunderland, Birmingham City and Derby County, and two of those three went straight back down.
Derby County's season stands out for the wrong reason. Their record was 1 win, 8 draws and 29 defeats, and their 11-point finish remains the fewest in any Premier League season from 1992/93 to 2025/26.
FAQ
Who won the 2008 Premier League?
That title belongs to Manchester United. The 2007/08 season ended in May 2008, which is why it can be called the 2008 Premier League title.
Who was the top scorer in the Premier League in 2007/08?
Cristiano Ronaldo won the Golden Boot with 31 goals for Manchester United. He also collected the Player of the Season award in the same campaign.
Which teams were relegated from the Premier League in 2007/08?
Reading, Birmingham City and Derby County were relegated. Birmingham City and Derby County had only just come up for that season and went straight back down.
How far ahead of Chelsea did Manchester United finish?
Manchester United finished 2 points clear of Chelsea.