Chelsea won the 2009/10 Premier League. They finished on 86 points, 1 point ahead of Manchester United, and claimed their third Premier League title.
How the title was decided
The season ran from 15 August 2009 to 9 May 2010. It featured 20 clubs, each playing 38 matches, for a total of 380 matches and 1,053 goals, which worked out at 2.77 per match.
Chelsea ended the campaign on top and also posted a goal difference of +71. Their league record was 27 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats. They scored 103 goals, the first time any club had reached 100 in a Premier League season.
Premier League 2009/10 final table
The final standings show the full picture of the title race and the bottom of the table.
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chelsea | 38 | +71 | 86 |
| 2 | Manchester United | 38 | +58 | 85 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 38 | +42 | 75 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | +26 | 70 |
| 5 | Manchester City | 38 | +28 | 67 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 38 | +13 | 64 |
| 7 | Liverpool | 38 | +26 | 63 |
| 8 | Everton | 38 | +11 | 61 |
| 9 | Birmingham City | 38 | -9 | 50 |
| 10 | Blackburn Rovers | 38 | -14 | 50 |
| 11 | Stoke City | 38 | -14 | 47 |
| 12 | Fulham | 38 | -7 | 46 |
| 13 | Sunderland | 38 | -8 | 44 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers | 38 | -25 | 39 |
| 15 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 38 | -24 | 38 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic | 38 | -42 | 36 |
| 17 | West Ham United | 38 | -19 | 35 |
| 18 | Burnley | 38 | -40 | 30 |
| 19 | Hull City | 38 | -41 | 30 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 38 | -32 | 19 |
What else defined the season
The top four were Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. The gap between first and second was only 1 point.
The bottom three were Burnley, Hull City and Portsmouth, so those clubs were relegated. Portsmouth also had 9 points deducted and finished on 19 points. The promoted clubs for the season were Birmingham City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley, with Burnley going straight back down.
Season awards and statistical leaders
The main individual honours help round out the picture beyond the table.
| Award | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot | Didier Drogba (Chelsea) | 29 goals |
| Golden Glove | Petr Cech (Chelsea) | 17 clean sheets |
| Most assists | Frank Lampard | 14 assists |
| Player of the Season | Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) | - |
| Manager of the Season | Harry Redknapp (Tottenham Hotspur) | - |
Drogba finished as the league's top scorer, while Cech won the Golden Glove. Lampard recorded the most assists. Rooney was named Player of the Season, and Harry Redknapp took the manager award. The assist leader is listed in the official data, but the official Playmaker award was not introduced until 2017/18.
FAQ
Who won the Premier League in 2010?
Chelsea did, if the reference is to the season that ended in May 2010. The full season is officially the 2009/10 Premier League campaign.
Who got relegated from the Premier League in 2009/10?
Burnley, Hull City and Portsmouth went down. They finished in the bottom three places of the final table.
Who was the top scorer in the Premier League in 2009/10?
Didier Drogba of Chelsea won the Golden Boot with 29 goals. Chelsea therefore finished the season with both the title and the top scorer.
How many points separated Chelsea and Manchester United?
The margin was 1 point. Chelsea ended on 86 points and Manchester United on 85.