Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 1998-99 season
In 1998-99 season of the Premier League, Manchester United came back to lift the honor. This was Manchester United's fifth title win. The Red Devils saw Arsenal claim the title in 1997-98 but bounced back in style under Alex Ferguson. We take you back memory lane and look at the statistical analysis of that season.
United sealed the title after collecting 79 points
Man United won the trophy after collecting 79 points from 38 matches. They went on to concede the fourth-lowest goals that season (34). The club also accounted for the best goal difference (+43). They also scored the highest goals that season (80). Arsenal registered 22 wins, 13 draws and 3 losses.
Three joint-top scorers, Yorke shines for United
The likes of Jimmy Floyd Hasselbank, Michael Owen and Dwight Yorke amassed the highest number of goals (18). For United, besides Yorke, Andy Cole scored the second-highest goals (17). Michael Owen and Robbie Fowler registered the most number of hat-tricks (2). Dennis Bergkamp and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbank registered the most assists (13). For United, David Beckham accounted for 11 assists.
1998-99 Premier League season: Top and relegated teams
Manchester United and Arsenal qualified for the Champions League first round after finishing first. Chelsea qualified for the Champions League third qualifying round. Leeds United qualified for the UEFA Cup first round. Whereas, West Ham United made it to the Intertoto Cup third round. Charlton, Blackburn Rovers and Nottingham Forest were the relegated sides.
Awards and other season stats
Arsenal's David Seaman accounted for the most number of clean sheets (19). United's Yorke bagged the Premier League Player of the Year. Whereas, Tottenham Hotspur's David Ginola won the PFA Players' Player of the Year. Alex Ferguson won the Premier League Manager of the Season.
