Manchester City won the 2013/14 Premier League. They finished on 86 points, 2 points ahead of Liverpool, with a goal difference of +65.
Title winners and final top four
The season ran from 17 August 2013 to 11 May 2014. The official final table shows a tight race at the top, with the title decided by a small margin.
| Position | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 38 | +65 | 86 |
| 2 | Liverpool | 38 | +51 | 84 |
| 3 | Chelsea | 38 | +44 | 82 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 38 | +27 | 79 |
Manchester City and Liverpool were separated by 2 points. Chelsea and Arsenal completed the top four in the final standings.
Season-wide numbers
The 2013/14 Premier League had 380 matches and 1,052 goals, which works out at 2.77 per match. That gives a clear snapshot of the scoring level across the full campaign.
Once all 38 rounds were completed, the final table settled the title race and the relegation places. There was no extra playoff to decide either outcome.
Relegated teams and promoted sides
Norwich City, Fulham and Cardiff City finished in the bottom three and went down. The promoted clubs for 2013/14 were Crystal Palace, Hull City and Cardiff City, and Cardiff went straight back down.
| Category | Club | Points | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relegated | Norwich City | 33 | Relegated |
| Relegated | Fulham | 32 | Relegated |
| Relegated | Cardiff City | 30 | Relegated |
| Promoted | Crystal Palace | 45 | Stayed up |
| Promoted | Hull City | 37 | Stayed up |
| Promoted | Cardiff City | 30 | Relegated immediately |
Crystal Palace and Hull City both stayed in the division. Cardiff City did not.
Key individual awards
The main individual honors did not all go to the champions. Liverpool had the top scorer and the Player of the Season, while the clean-sheet award was shared.
| Award | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot | Luis Suárez (Liverpool) | 31 goals |
| Golden Glove | Petr Cech (Chelsea), Wojciech Szczesny (Arsenal) | 16 clean sheets |
| Most assists | Steven Gerrard | 13 assists |
| Player of the Season | Luis Suárez (Liverpool) | - |
| Manager of the Season | Tony Pulis (Crystal Palace) | - |
Steven Gerrard led the league for assists in the official statistics. The formal Playmaker award was not introduced until 2017/18.
FAQ
Who won the Premier League in 2014?
For the season that ended in May 2014, the champion was Manchester City. That is why the team is often referred to as the 2014 Premier League winner.
Who was the top scorer in the Premier League in 2013/14?
Luis Suárez of Liverpool won the Golden Boot with 31 goals. He also took the EA SPORTS Player of the Season award.
Which teams were relegated from the Premier League in 2013/14?
Norwich City, Fulham and Cardiff City were relegated. They finished in the bottom three places in the final table.
Which teams were promoted for the 2013/14 Premier League season?
Crystal Palace, Hull City and Cardiff City came up for that season. Cardiff City returned to the Championship immediately, while the other two stayed up.