Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 2000-01 season
What's the story
Manchester United's unstoppable run in the Premier League continued. Alex Ferguson's side managed to win the honor for a third successive season. He became the first manager to do so. This was United's seventh title in nine Premier League seasons. Meanwhile, Arsenal went on to finish second for third time in a row. Here is the statistical analysis of the 2000-01 season.
Champions
United sealed the title after collecting 80 points
Manchester United won the trophy after collecting 80 points from 38 matches. They went on to concede the lowest goals that season (31). The club also accounted for the best goal difference (+48). They also scored the highest goals that season (79). United registered 24 wins, 8 draws and 6 losses.
Stats
Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink scores most goals, Beckham rules assists chart
Chelsea's Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink amassed the most goals (23). He was the only player to score 20-plus goals. Ipswich's Marcus Stewart amassed 19 goals. For United, Teddy Sheringham amassed the most number of goals (15). Liverpool forward Michael Owen registered the most number of hat-tricks (2). David Beckham accounted for the most assists (12). Fabien Barthez accounted for the most number of clean sheets (14).
Teams
2000-01 Premier League season: Top and relegated teams
Manchester United and Arsenal qualified for the Champions League first group stage. Liverpool qualified for the Champions League third qualifying round. Leeds, Ipswich and Chelsea qualified for the UEFA Cup first round. Meanwhile, Aston Villa made it to the Intertoto Cup third round. Manchester City, Coventry City and Bradford City were the relegated sides.
Information
Important season awards: Premier League 2000-01
Patrick Viera bagged the Premier League Player of the Year. Whereas, Manchester United's Sheringham won the PFA Players' Player of the Year. Ipswich's George Burley won the Premier League Manager of the Season.