![]() Manchester United started the season strongly winning their first three games without conceding a goal and led the table until mid-September. They failed to show the consistency of the previous season, and finished in fifth place, leading to Antonio Conte's dismissal as manager a year after leading them to the title. A win at one of the title favourites, Tottenham, in their second game seemed to get their defence back on track, but results in September, including losing 0–1 to Manchester City, left them six points behind the leaders in fourth place. They won their fifth English league title, and completed their second league and League Cup double in four years.ĭefending champions Chelsea started the season badly, losing their opening game to Burnley 2–3 the first time the holders were defeated at home in their first match. They established national records in consecutive away (11) and overall (20) victories in all competitions set a new English record for consecutive league wins (18) equalled the Premier League record for consecutive away league wins (11) and set club records by achieving 28 consecutive games unbeaten in all competitions 30 consecutive games unbeaten in the league 20 consecutive home wins in all competitions and winning 14 away games in a season. ĭuring the campaign Manchester City broke and set several new club and English football records. United came back from 2-0 down at half-time to win 3-2 and deny their rivals the title however, the following week they lost to bottom club West Bromwich Albion, a result which, coupled with Manchester City's victory over Tottenham Hotspur, ensured an unassailable lead with five games left. On 7 April, Manchester City hosted Manchester United in the local derby, in which a win would have secured their position as champions. During this time they secured first position and held it for the remainder of the season. After a draw against Everton, Manchester City won eighteen games in a row. ![]() Manchester City had started the Premier League season with an away win over Brighton & Hove Albion in August. ![]() Manchester City were confirmed as Premier League champions following Manchester United's 0–1 defeat at home to West Bromwich Albion in the 33rd round. Everton striker Oumar Niasse became the first Premier League player to be punished under the new rule. Any player whom the three-man panel unanimously decided had caused an opponent to be sent off or had won a penalty as a result of deceiving the referee by simulation would be charged by the Football Association with "Successful Deception of a Match Official" which carried a penalty of suspension for two matches. Deception by simulation įrom this season on, a three-man panel consisting of a former player, a former manager and a former match official would independently review video evidence on the Monday after games. Overview Sleeve sponsorship įrom this season on, club strips could feature sleeve sponsorship, whereby sponsors' logos would appear on the left sleeve of the strip in lieu of the Premier League patch. All three promoted clubs avoided relegation for the first time since the 2011–12 campaign, and for only the third time in Premier League history. The team broke numerous Premier League records over the course of the season, including: most points (100), most wins (32), most away wins (16), most goals (106), most consecutive league wins (18), highest goal difference (+79), fewest minutes behind in matches (153 minutes) and biggest winning points margin (19). Manchester City won their third Premier League title, and fifth English top-flight title overall, with five games to spare. Chelsea were the defending champions, while Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Huddersfield Town entered as the promoted teams from the 2016–17 EFL Championship. Fixtures for the 2017–18 season were announced on 14 June 2017. ![]() The season started on 11 August 2017 and concluded on. #HEAD SOCCER PREMIER LEAGUE 2017 PROFESSIONAL#The 2017–18 Premier League was the 26th season of the Premier League, the top English professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1992, and the 119th season of top-flight English football overall. ![]()
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