Who scored the fastest hat trick in premier league history? Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions once again as Pep Guardiola's side secured their fourth title in five seasons on a dramatic final day. The Premier League has seen some truly great teams throughout its history and the modern Manchester City side are among the best, but there is debate over who is the league's greatest ever team. Some consider title retention as the benchmark, while others prefer winning records and points totals. While some would say that record points totals indicate an uncompetitive league, others would argue that they are the mark of a truly great team. Here are the 7 teams with the highest points in Premier League history as measured by Wintips.
Top 7 teams with highest points totals in premier league history
7. Manchester City – 2021/22 – 93 points
The newly-crowned champions need 93 points to retain their Premier League crown this season, just one point ahead of Liverpool in the title race. Pep Guardiola’s side have lost three games all season in another superb campaign for City, whose sustained success is building up their case to be declared the Premier League’s greatest team. City lead the league in goals scored with 99 and boast the joint-best defence in the division alongside Liverpool, a combination that ensures the Premier League title will remain in the Etihad’s hands for at least another season.
Their title triumph was sealed in thrilling fashion, as City – two goals down to Aston Villa with 14 minutes to go – overturned the deficit to win an unexpectedly high-profile game at the Etihad. With the arrival of Erling Haaland this summer, we can expect even greater domestic dominance in the blue half of Manchester.
6. Chelsea – 2016/17 – 93 points
Chelsea appointed Antonio Conte as manager in the summer of 2016 after a disappointing season in which the team finished 10th in the Premier League – their worst finish in the Roman Abramovich era. Few expected the Blues to become title contenders, but Conte did wonders. After a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, the Italian switched to a 3-4-3 formation, a bold tactical change that turned things around. The new system not only brought balance but also boosted the team’s morale and performance, helping Chelsea to a then-record 13 consecutive wins.
Conte’s first season ended with Chelsea winning the Premier League for the fifth time in their history, along with a host of records. The team won 30 games – the most in a single season, drew just three – the fewest in the history of the competition, and were dominant from start to finish. These successes not only returned Chelsea to dominance but also confirmed the tactical genius of Conte, who inspired a team that had floundered into a formidable champion in just one year.
5. Chelsea – 2004/05 – 95 points
If you call yourself the ‘Special One’ in English football history, you need a record to back it up. Jose Mourinho did just that in his first season in charge of Chelsea, turning the club into a force to be reckoned with under his stewardship. With the backing of owner Roman Abramovich, Mourinho not only met expectations but exceeded them, helping Chelsea win their first league title in 50 years.
In the 2004/05 season, Mourinho’s Chelsea not only won the title but also broke a series of records, asserting their dominance in the Premier League. The team lost only one game all season, and also set a record for the fewest goals conceded in the history of the competition – conceding just 15. A solid defensive style, sharp tactics and a strong fighting spirit helped Chelsea set a new standard in the Premier League. This is the foundation for the club's long-term success and the clearest affirmation of Mourinho's "Special One" claim.
4. Liverpool – 97 points – 2018/19
Incredibly, Liverpool are the only team in Premier League history to feature in the list of teams with the highest points tally without winning the title. The 2018/19 season saw Jurgen Klopp’s Reds finish with 97 points – a number that would have been enough to win the title in any previous season. However, Liverpool missed out on the title in a regrettable way, finishing just one point behind Manchester City in the race for the title.
That season, Liverpool set unprecedented records but were not rewarded with a trophy. They became the first team in Premier League history to win 30 games in a season without winning the title. More remarkably, Liverpool lost just one game all season, and that single defeat came against Manchester City, the opponents who beat them to the title. It was one of the most exciting title races in Premier League history, but also one of Liverpool's most regrettable defeats. That season not only affirmed Liverpool's strength but also highlighted the fierce competition in the Premier League.
3. Manchester City – 98 points – 2018/19
Manchester City are currently third in the Premier League’s all-time points tally, thanks to another memorable season under Pep Guardiola. City retained the Premier League title in impressive fashion that season, continuing their dominance of the English top flight. They equalled their record with 32 wins in the season, including a run of 14 consecutive victories in the final stages, enough to edge Liverpool out in a thrilling title race by just one point.
The Premier League triumphs were just one part of City’s extraordinary season, as the club made history by becoming the first team to win the domestic treble in English football, comprising the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Under Guardiola, Manchester City have continued to set new standards of success and consistency, establishing themselves as one of the best teams to ever play in the Premier League. This season has not only cemented Guardiola’s legacy at the Etihad, but also elevated City’s status in English football.
2. Liverpool – 99 points – 2019/20
After finishing narrowly second despite a club-record points haul last season, Liverpool have bounced back to finally end their Premier League title drought in impressive fashion. Jurgen Klopp’s side have enjoyed the best start to a season in the history of Europe’s top five leagues to take an unassailable lead at the top of the table, winning 26 and drawing one of their opening 27 games of the season, including equalling the Premier League record of 18 consecutive wins.
The club’s run to a first title in three decades was briefly halted by a 3-0 defeat to Watford in late February, before the global pandemic halted the campaign for three months and threatened to disrupt their record-breaking season. However, the Premier League returned in June and saw the Reds win the title in a record seven games, with defeats to Manchester City and Arsenal coming after the title had been secured in a season in which the champions finished with 99 points.
1. Manchester City – 100 points – 2017/18
Manchester City under the leadership of coach Pep Guardiola created a 2017/18 season that went down in Premier League history with a series of incredible records. This is considered one of the most dominant seasons of a team in the Premier League, when City not only won the championship but also demonstrated absolute strength compared to their opponents. This team became the first club to reach the 100-point mark in a season, dubbed by fans as "Centurions" - a symbol of perfection. With 32 wins, 4 draws and only 2 losses, Man City turned every opponent into a platform for their overwhelming victories.
Not only that, the gap of 19 points compared to the second-placed team, Manchester United, is a clear proof of their dominance. Man City also scored 106 goals and set a goal difference of +79, numbers that no team had ever reached before. This success came not only from Guardiola's tactical talent but also thanks to the solidarity and excellence of each player in the squad. The 2017/18 season not only helped Manchester City affirm its position in the Premier League but also laid the foundation for sustainable success in the future.
Conclusion
Manchester City has affirmed its unique position in Premier League history with the highest points in Premier League history, especially the "Centurions" achievement in the 2017/18 season with 100 points - an unprecedented record. Not stopping there, City continued to impress when winning 98 points in the 2018/19 season, surpassing Liverpool by only 1 point to defend the championship. These numbers not only demonstrate Pep Guardiola's tactical talent but also demonstrate the stability and superior class of Man City in a competitive tournament. However, opponents such as Chelsea under Mourinho or Liverpool under Klopp also left a strong mark, creating a rich and dramatic Premier League history.
