Manchester United won the 2010/11 Premier League. They finished on 80 points, 9 ahead of Chelsea, and claimed their 12th Premier League title.
Title winner and season snapshot
The season ran from 14 August 2010 to 22 May 2011. There were 20 clubs, each playing 38 matches, for a total of 380 matches and 1,063 goals, which worked out at 2.80 per match.
Manchester United's league record was 23 wins, 11 draws and 4 defeats, with a goal difference of +41. The top four were Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal.
Premier League 2010/11 final table
The clearest way to see the full outcome is the final table.
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 38 | +41 | 80 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 38 | +36 | 71 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 38 | +27 | 71 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 38 | +29 | 68 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | +9 | 62 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 38 | +15 | 58 |
| 7 | Everton | 38 | +6 | 54 |
| 8 | Fulham | 38 | +6 | 49 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 38 | -11 | 48 |
| 10 | Sunderland | 38 | -11 | 47 |
| 11 | West Bromwich Albion | 38 | -15 | 47 |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 38 | -1 | 46 |
| 13 | Stoke City | 38 | -2 | 46 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers | 38 | -4 | 46 |
| 15 | Blackburn Rovers | 38 | -13 | 43 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic | 38 | -21 | 42 |
| 17 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 38 | -20 | 40 |
| 18 | Birmingham City | 38 | -21 | 39 |
| 19 | Blackpool | 38 | -23 | 39 |
| 20 | West Ham United | 38 | -27 | 33 |
Race at the top, drop at the bottom, and promoted clubs
United finished first, with Chelsea second, Manchester City third and Arsenal fourth. Chelsea and Manchester City ended level on points, with Chelsea placed higher in the final table.
The bottom three were Birmingham City, Blackpool and West Ham United, so those were the relegated clubs. West Bromwich Albion, Newcastle United and Blackpool had come up for 2010/11, and Blackpool went straight back down.
Season awards and statistical leaders
The main individual honours help frame the season beyond the table.
| Award or category | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot | Carlos Tevez (Manchester City), Dimitar Berbatov (Manchester United) | 20 goals |
| Golden Glove | Joe Hart (Manchester City) | 18 clean sheets |
| Most assists | Nani | 14 assists |
| Player of the Season | Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United) | - |
| Manager of the Season | Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United) | - |
The Golden Boot was shared, so there was no sole top scorer. The assists leader is recorded in the official data, while the Playmaker award itself was not introduced until 2017/18.
FAQ
Who won the Premier League in 2011?
For the 2010/11 season, the winner was Manchester United. The campaign ended on 22 May 2011, which is why it can be described as the 2011 Premier League title.
Who got relegated from the Premier League in 2010/11?
Birmingham City, Blackpool and West Ham United went down. They were the bottom three in the final table at the end of the season.
Who was the top scorer in the Premier League in 2010/11?
Carlos Tevez and Dimitar Berbatov shared the Golden Boot. Each finished on 20 goals, so the season had joint top scorers.