In the fast-paced world of Premier League football, the race to set new records is always on. Clubs battle it out each season not just for trophies, but also for their place in the history books. One of the most prestigious records is the highest points total achieved in a single Premier League campaign. Let’s take a look at the top 5 Premier League points records and the teams who set them.
The 100 Club: Manchester City Makes History
The 2017-18 season saw Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City achieve what no team had done before – reaching the 100 point milestone in a single Premier League season. City’s century of points came courtesy of a last-gasp winner from Gabriel Jesus against Southampton on the final day. Their record-breaking campaign included 106 goals scored, the most in a Premier League season, as they finished 19 points clear of rivals Manchester United.
Manchester City’s 100 point season was a remarkable achievement that may never be matched. Their consistency and attacking prowess were simply unrivaled.
– Alan Shearer, Premier League Hall of Famer
Liverpool’s 99 Point Marvel
In the 2019-20 season, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool came agonizingly close to matching City’s 100 point record. The Reds amassed an incredible 99 points, losing just one match all season en route to their first league title in 30 years. Their tally of 32 wins also matched City’s record from 2017-18.
City’s 98 Point Follow-up
Not content with setting the points record in 2017-18, Manchester City nearly matched it the very next season. Guardiola’s side accumulated 98 points in 2018-19 as they held off Liverpool’s challenge to retain their Premier League crown. With 32 wins and just 4 losses, City showcased their incredible consistency.
Liverpool vs City: 97 vs 95
The 2018-19 title race between Liverpool and Manchester City was one for the ages. While City’s 98 points took top spot, Liverpool’s tally of 97 points was the third highest in Premier League history and would have been enough to win the title in any other season. The two teams pushed each other to new heights.
Chelsea’s Imposing 95
Before City and Liverpool’s recent dominance, Chelsea held the Premier League points record. Jose Mourinho’s 2004-05 Chelsea side racked up 95 points, losing just one game all season. Built on a formidable defense that conceded only 15 goals, Chelsea’s record stood for over a decade.
That Chelsea team under Mourinho was almost impossible to break down. Their 95 point season set the standard for the Premier League era.
– Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool defender
City and Chelsea Level on 93 Points
Two other teams have reached 93 points in a Premier League season: Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in 2021-22 and Antonio Conte’s Chelsea in 2016-17. With Guardiola at the helm, City continue to set the bar for consistency, while that Chelsea side showcased Conte’s tactical prowess.
| Team | Season | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2017-18 | 100 |
| Liverpool | 2019-20 | 99 |
| Manchester City | 2018-19 | 98 |
| Liverpool | 2018-19 | 97 |
| Chelsea | 2004-05 | 95 |
These five Premier League points records showcase the exceptional levels of consistency required to challenge for the title. While Manchester City’s 100 point mark remains the pinnacle, the bar continues to be raised each season. Who will be the next team to write their name in Premier League history? Only time will tell in this relentless pursuit of perfection.
