Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 1997-98 season
In 1997-98 season of the Premier League, Arsenal emerged victorious to lift the trophy. The Gunners ended Manchester United's successive title wins. Also, United, who won four Premier League honors until 1996-97, missed this season's trophy by a solitary point. It was Arsenal's first full season under Arsene Wenger. We take you back memory lane and look at the statistical analysis of that season.
Arsenal sealed the title after collecting 78 points
Arsenal won the trophy after collecting 78 points from 38 matches. They went on to concede the second-lowest goals that season (33). The club also accounted for the second-best goal difference (+35). They also scored the second-highest goals that season (68). Arsenal registered 23 wins, nine draws and 6 losses.
A look at the season stats
David Beckham registered the most number of assists (13). Meanwhile, Bergkamp amassed 12 assists to finish second. Liverpool's Michael Owen bagged the Premier League Player of the Year. Whereas, Bergkamp won the PFA Players' Player of the Year. Manchester United goal-keeper Peter Schmeichel registered the most number of clean sheets (16). United conceded the least number of goals that season (26).
Three joint-top scorers, Bergkamp shines for Arsenal
The likes of Dion Dublin, Michael Owen and Chris Sutton amassed the highest number of goals (18). For Arsenal, Dennis Bergkamp scored the most goals (16). He was tied with the likes of Kevin Gallacher and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbank.
1997-98 Premier League season
Arsenal qualified for the Champions League first round after finishing first. Man United qualified for the Champions League second qualifying round. Liverpool qualified for the UEFA Cup first round. Whereas, Chelsea made it to the Cup Winners' Cup first round. Leeds, Blackburn and Aston Villa qualified for the UEFA Cup first round. Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest were the relegated sides.
