Premier League 2021-22 Season Facts & Trivia
The 2021-22 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 2021-22 final Premier League table, the 2021-22 season overview, or replay the 2021-22 table week by week.
1. Final-day comeback MCI
City came from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 in the final 15 minutes on the last day to pip Liverpool by a point.
2. 93 points MCI
City finished on 93 points, one ahead of Liverpool's 92.
3. Golden Boot shared
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) and Son Heung-min (Tottenham) shared the Golden Boot with 23 goals each; Son scored none from penalties.
4. Golden Glove shared
Alisson (Liverpool) and Ederson (Manchester City) shared the Golden Glove with 20 clean sheets each.
5. Most assists LIV
Mohamed Salah led with 13 assists.
6. Relegated teams BUR
Norwich City, Watford and Burnley were relegated.
7. Gundogan turnaround MCI
Ilkay Gundogan scored twice in City's five-minute final-day comeback to seal the title.
8. Everything on final day MCI
The title, all European places and the relegation battle were all decided on the final day for the first time in PL history.
9. Player of the Season MCI
Kevin De Bruyne won PL Player of the Season.
10. Solskjaer sacked MUN
Manchester United sacked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in November after a 4-1 loss at Watford.
11. Ronaldo returns MUN
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to United and scored a hat-trick against Norwich.
12. Goal of the Season LIV
Salah's solo goal against Manchester City was voted Goal of the Season.
13. Spurs pip Arsenal TOT
Tottenham beat Arsenal 3-0 in the North London derby to seize the final top-four spot, finishing 4th.
14. Young Player MCI
Phil Foden won PL Young Player of the Season for a second successive year.
15. Burnley's late drop BUR
Burnley were relegated on the final day after a 2-1 loss to Newcastle, as Leeds survived on goal difference.