Manchester City won the 2017/18 Premier League. They finished on 100 points, 19 ahead of Manchester United, and set Premier League records with 100 points and 106 goals.
Title winners and final standings
The season ran from 11 August 2017 to 13 May 2018. Across 380 matches, the league produced 1,018 goals, which worked out at 2.68 per match.
| Position | Club | Played | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 38 | +79 | 100 |
| 2 | Manchester United | 38 | +40 | 81 |
| 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | +38 | 77 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 38 | +46 | 75 |
City ended the full 38-match campaign in first place with a goal difference of +79. The top four were Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.
Why Manchester City's title stands out
This was more than a title-winning season. Manchester City also finished with 100 points and 106 goals, and both totals were Premier League records.
The final table shows how clear the gap was at the top. City were the only side to reach 100 points, and they closed the season with a 19-point lead over second place.
Major individual awards
The main season awards covered goals, assists, clean sheets, the best player and the best manager. They help frame the wider story of the campaign beyond the title race.
| Award | Winner | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Boot | Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) | 32 goals |
| Golden Glove | David De Gea (Manchester United) | 18 clean sheets |
| Playmaker | Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) | 16 assists |
| Player of the Season | Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) | - |
| Manager of the Season | Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) | - |
Mohamed Salah had the headline individual season, winning both the Golden Boot and the EA SPORTS Player of the Season award. From the champions, Kevin De Bruyne led the assist chart and Pep Guardiola was named Manager of the Season.
Relegated clubs and promoted sides
Swansea City, Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion finished in the bottom three and went down. By contrast, all 3 clubs promoted for 2017/18 stayed in the division.
| Category | Club | Outcome | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relegated | Swansea City | 18th | 33 |
| Relegated | Stoke City | 19th | 33 |
| Relegated | West Bromwich Albion | 20th | 31 |
| Promoted | Newcastle United | Stayed up | 44 |
| Promoted | Brighton & Hove Albion | Stayed up | 40 |
| Promoted | Huddersfield Town | Stayed up | 37 |
That made the season unusual in one clear way: none of the promoted clubs went straight back down. Southampton finished 17th on 36 points, just above the bottom three.
FAQ
Which teams were relegated from the Premier League in 2017/18?
Swansea City, Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion were relegated. They finished 18th, 19th and 20th in the final table.
Who was the top scorer in the Premier League in 2017/18?
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool won the Golden Boot with 32 goals. He also picked up the EA SPORTS Player of the Season award.
Which clubs were promoted for the 2017/18 season?
Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Huddersfield Town came up for 2017/18. All 3 stayed in the Premier League at the end of the season.
Who won the 2018 Premier League title?
The title completed in May 2018 belonged to the 2017/18 season, and Manchester City won it. In league terms, that is the same championship being described by its finishing year.