Premier League 2017-18 Season Facts & Trivia
The 2017-18 Premier League season was won by Manchester City. Below are the key facts, records, and trivia from that campaign, including the title race, Golden Boot, Golden Glove, and relegation battle.
See the 2017-18 final Premier League table, the 2017-18 season overview, or replay the 2017-18 table week by week.
1. The Centurions MCI
Manchester City became the first (and still only) team to reach 100 points in a Premier League season.
2. Most goals MCI
City set a PL record with 106 goals in a season.
3. Biggest winning margin MCI
City won the title by a record 19-point margin over Manchester United.
4. 18-game winning run MCI
City won 18 consecutive league games (Aug-Dec), a Premier League record.
5. Golden Boot & record LIV
Mohamed Salah won the Golden Boot with a 38-game record 32 goals, beating the previous mark of 31.
6. Golden Glove MUN
David de Gea won the Golden Glove with 18 clean sheets.
7. Playmaker MCI
Kevin De Bruyne led with 16 assists.
8. Wins and away records MCI
City also set records for most wins (32), most away wins (16) and most away points (50).
9. Youngest champion MCI
Phil Foden (17 years 350 days) became the youngest player to win the Premier League at the time.
10. Relegated teams
Swansea City, Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion were relegated.
11. Clinch date MCI
City clinched on 15 April 2018 after United lost to West Brom — equalling the earliest title win (five games to spare).
12. Wenger's farewell ARS
Arsene Wenger announced his departure after 22 years; Arsenal finished 6th.
13. Player of the Season LIV
Mohamed Salah won PFA and FWA Player of the Season.
14. Manager of the Season MCI
Pep Guardiola won Manager of the Season.
15. Burnley's Europe BUR
Burnley finished 7th — their best finish since 1973-74 — to qualify for the Europa League.