Manchester City won the 2011/12 Premier League. They finished level with Manchester United on 89 points and took the title on goal difference, for the club's first Premier League crown.
How the title was decided
The final standings made goal difference decisive at the top. Manchester City and Manchester United ended the season with the same points total, so Manchester City's superior goal difference settled first place.
City's league record was 28 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur completed the top four.
Premier League 2011/12 final table
The official final table gives the full picture of where every club finished.
| Pos | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 38 | +64 | 89 |
| 2 | Manchester United | 38 | +56 | 89 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 38 | +25 | 70 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | +25 | 69 |
| 5 | Newcastle United | 38 | +5 | 65 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 38 | +19 | 64 |
| 7 | Everton | 38 | +10 | 56 |
| 8 | Liverpool | 38 | +7 | 52 |
| 9 | Fulham | 38 | -3 | 52 |
| 10 | West Bromwich Albion | 38 | -7 | 47 |
| 11 | Swansea City | 38 | -7 | 47 |
| 12 | Norwich City | 38 | -14 | 47 |
| 13 | Sunderland | 38 | -1 | 45 |
| 14 | Stoke City | 38 | -17 | 45 |
| 15 | Wigan Athletic | 38 | -20 | 43 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 38 | -16 | 38 |
| 17 | Queens Park Rangers | 38 | -23 | 37 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers | 38 | -31 | 36 |
| 19 | Blackburn Rovers | 38 | -30 | 31 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 38 | -42 | 25 |
Key season facts
The season ran from 13 August 2011 to 13 May 2012. With 20 clubs each playing 38 matches, the campaign contained 380 matches and produced 1,066 goals, an average of 2.81 per match.
Swansea City, Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers came up for the season and all stayed in the division. That left the relegation places to three clubs that had started the year in the league already.
Awards and statistical leaders
The main individual honours add context to the final table.
| Award | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot | Robin van Persie (Arsenal) | 30 goals |
| Golden Glove | Joe Hart (Manchester City) | 17 clean sheets |
| Most assists | David Silva | 15 assists |
| Player of the Season | Vincent Kompany (Manchester City) | - |
| Manager of the Season | Alan Pardew (Newcastle United) | - |
Manchester City's season was reflected in the honours list as well, with Joe Hart winning the Golden Glove and Vincent Kompany taking Player of the Season. Newcastle United also had a major individual winner through Alan Pardew.
David Silva led the league for assists. The Playmaker award was not introduced until 2017/18, so the assists leader existed as a stat in 2011/12 without that later award title.
FAQ
Who won the Premier League in 2012?
That refers to the 2011/12 season, which ended on 13 May 2012. Manchester City were the champions.
Who got relegated from the Premier League in 2011/12?
Bolton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers finished in the bottom three. Those final-table positions sent them down.
Who was the Premier League top scorer in 2011/12?
Robin van Persie of Arsenal won the Golden Boot. He scored 30 league goals.
How did the promoted teams do in 2011/12?
Swansea City, Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers were the promoted clubs for that season. All three avoided relegation.