Manchester United won the 2012/13 Premier League. They finished on 89 points with a goal difference of +43, ending the season 11 points ahead of Manchester City.
Final standings and the title race
| Position | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | 38 | +43 | 89 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 38 | +32 | 78 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 38 | +36 | 75 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 38 | +35 | 73 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | +20 | 72 |
The season ran from 18 August 2012 to 19 May 2013. United finished top of the official table, so the championship answer is straightforward.
The top four were Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal. Tottenham Hotspur ended fifth on 72 points, 1 point behind Arsenal, which shows how close the battle just below the top four was even if first place was settled by an 11-point gap.
Season totals
The league season contained 380 matches and 1,063 goals, an average of 2.80 per match. Those figures give the season a clear statistical frame and place United's title in the context of a full 38-game campaign.
Major individual awards
| Award | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot | Robin van Persie (Manchester United) | 26 goals |
| Golden Glove | Joe Hart (Manchester City) | 18 clean sheets |
| Most assists | Juan Mata | 12 assists |
| Player of the Season | Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur) | - |
| Manager of the Season | Sir Alex Ferguson (Manchester United) | - |
The award list was spread across several clubs. United had the title winners, the Golden Boot winner in Robin van Persie, and the Manager of the Season in Sir Alex Ferguson, while Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea were also represented.
Juan Mata led the assists chart with 12. The Premier League Playmaker award did not exist until 2017/18, so the official season record for creative output is listed simply as most assists.
Relegated clubs and promoted sides
| Category | Club | Points | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relegated | Wigan Athletic | 36 | Relegated from the Premier League |
| Relegated | Reading | 28 | Relegated from the Premier League |
| Relegated | Queens Park Rangers | 25 | Relegated from the Premier League |
| Promoted | West Ham United | - | Promoted into the 2012/13 Premier League |
| Promoted | Southampton | - | Promoted into the 2012/13 Premier League |
| Promoted | Reading | - | Promoted into the 2012/13 Premier League and relegated at season's end |
The bottom three were Wigan Athletic, Reading and Queens Park Rangers. Among the promoted clubs, Reading went straight back down, while West Ham United and Southampton stayed up.
FAQ
Who won the Premier League in 2013?
For the 2012/13 season, the champion was Manchester United. Because that season ended on 19 May 2013, it is often referred to as the 2013 Premier League winner.
Which clubs were relegated from the Premier League in 2012/13?
Wigan Athletic, Reading and Queens Park Rangers went down. They finished in the bottom three places with 36, 28 and 25 points.
Who was the top scorer in the Premier League in 2012/13?
Robin van Persie of Manchester United won the Golden Boot with 26 goals. He was the league's leading scorer for the season.
Which teams were promoted to the Premier League for 2012/13?
West Ham United, Southampton and Reading came up for the 2012/13 season. Reading were promoted and then relegated in the same campaign.