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Premier League 1997-98

Welcome to the Premier League 1997-98 season! This was a season that had it all – drama, suspense, and a whole lot of football magic. Arsenal, under the guidance of the innovative Arsène Wenger, ended Manchester United’s stranglehold on the title, bringing the trophy to Highbury for the first time in seven years. The Gunners’ French connection, with the likes of Patrick Vieira and Emmanuel Petit, revolutionized the English game, introducing a blend of style and steel that was previously unseen. Meanwhile, the relegation battle was a nail-biter, with clubs fighting tooth and nail to avoid the drop. But it wasn’t all about the top and bottom of the league. The middle of the table was a hotbed of competition, with teams jostling for position and the coveted European spots. So, lace up your boots, pull on your retro jersey, and join us as we take a trip down memory lane to relive the highs and lows of the Premier League 1997-98 season. It’s a season that will forever be etched in the annals of football history!

The Premier League 1997-98 Season

The 1997-98 Premier League season was a thrilling ride from start to finish, filled with memorable moments, stunning goals, and intense competition. This season was a testament to the unpredictable and exciting nature of English football, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Arsenal 38239668333578
2Manchester United 38238773264777
3Liverpool 381811968422665
4Chelsea 382031571432863
5Leeds United 381781357461159
6Blackburn Rovers 381610125752558
7Aston Villa 38176154948157
8West Ham United 38168145657-156
9Derby County 38167155249355
10Leicester City 3813141151411053
11Coventry City 381216104644252
12Southampton 38146185055-548
13Newcastle United 381111163544-944
14Tottenham Hotspur 381111164456-1244
15Wimbledon 381014143446-1244
16Sheffield Wednesday 38128185267-1544
17Everton 38913164156-1540
18Bolton Wanderers 38913164161-2040
19Barnsley 38105233782-4535
20Crystal Palace3889213771-3433
Total Goals Scored1,019End

League Table Overview

The Premier League table of 1997-98 was a fascinating mix of the expected and the unexpected. The top teams battled fiercely for the title, with the lead changing hands multiple times throughout the season. The fight for survival at the bottom of the table was equally intense, with teams giving their all to avoid the dreaded drop to the Championship.

Key Results

There were numerous key results throughout the 1997-98 season that had a significant impact on the final league standings. Some matches were decided by a single moment of brilliance, while others were a showcase of tactical mastery. Each game had its own story to tell, contributing to the overall narrative of the season.

Home Team/ Away TeamARS AST BAR BLB BOL CHE COV CPA DER EVE LEE LEI LIV MNU NEW SHW SOT TOT WHU WDN
Arsenal 0–0 5–0 1–3 4–1 2–0 2–0 1–0 1–0 4–0 2–1 2–1 0–1 3–2 3–1 1–0 3–0 0–0 4–0 5–0
Aston Villa 1–0 0–1 0–4 1–3 0–2 3–0 3–1 2–1 2–1 1–0 1–1 2–1 0–2 0–1 2–2 1–1 4–1 2–0 1–2
Barnsley 0–2 0–3 1–1 2–1 0–6 2–0 1–0 1–0 2–2 2–3 0–2 2–3 0–2 2–2 2–1 4–3 1–1 1–2 2–1
Blackburn Rovers 1–4 5–0 2–1 3–1 1–0 0–0 2–2 1–0 3–2 3–4 5–3 1–1 1–3 1–0 7–2 1–0 0–3 3–0 0–0
Bolton Wanderers 0–1 0–1 1–1 2–1 1–0 1–5 5–2 3–3 0–0 2–3 2–0 1–1 0–0 1–0 3–2 0–0 1–1 1–1 1–0
Chelsea 2–3 0–1 2–0 0–1 2–0 3–1 6–2 4–0 2–0 0–0 1–0 4–1 0–1 1–0 1–0 4–2 2–0 2–1 1–1
Coventry City 2–2 1–2 1–0 2–0 2–2 3–2 1–1 4–0 0–0 0–0 0–2 1–1 3–2 2–2 1–0 1–0 4–0 1–1 0–0
Crystal Palace 0–0 1–1 0–1 1–2 2–2 0–3 0–3 3–1 1–3 0–2 0–3 0–3 0–3 1–2 1–0 1–1 1–3 3–3 0–3
Derby County 3–0 0–1 1–0 3–1 4–0 0–1 3–1 0–0 3–1 0–5 0–4 1–0 2–2 1–0 3–0 4–0 2–1 2–0 1–1
Everton 2–2 1–4 4–2 1–0 3–2 3–1 1–1 1–2 1–2 2–0 1–1 2–0 0–2 0–0 1–3 0–2 0–2 2–1 0–0
Leeds United 1–1 1–1 2–1 4–0 2–0 3–1 3–3 0–2 4–3 0–0 0–1 0–2 1–0 4–1 1–2 0–1 1–0 3–1 1–1
Leicester City 3–3 1–0 1–0 1–1 0–0 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–2 0–1 1–0 0–0 0–0 0–0 1–1 3–3 3–0 2–1 0–1
Liverpool 4–0 3–0 0–1 0–0 2–1 4–2 1–0 2–1 4–0 1–1 3–1 1–2 1–3 1–0 2–1 2–3 4–0 5–0 2–0
Manchester United 0–1 1–0 7–0 4–0 1–1 2–2 3–0 2–0 2–0 2–0 3–0 0–1 1–1 1–1 6–1 1–0 2–0 2–1 2–0
Newcastle United 0–1 1–0 2–1 1–1 2–1 3–1 0–0 1–2 0–0 1–0 1–1 3–3 1–2 0–1 2–1 2–1 1–0 0–1 1–3
Sheffield Wednesday 2–0 1–3 2–1 0–0 5–0 1–4 0–0 1–3 2–5 3–1 1–3 1–0 3–3 2–0 2–1 1–0 1–0 1–1 1–1
Southampton 1–3 1–2 4–1 3–0 0–1 1–0 1–2 1–0 0–2 2–1 0–2 2–1 1–1 1–0 2–1 2–3 3–2 3–0 0–1
Tottenham Hotspur 1–1 3–2 3–0 0–0 1–0 1–6 1–1 0–1 1–0 1–1 0–1 1–1 3–3 0–2 2–0 3–2 1–1 1–0 0–0
West Ham United 0–0 2–1 6–0 2–1 3–0 2–1 1–0 4–1 0–0 2–2 3–0 4–3 2–1 1–1 0–1 1–0 2–4 2–1 3–1
Wimbledon 0–1 2–1 4–1 0–1 0–0 0–2 1–2 0–1 0–0 0–0 1–0 2–1 1–1 2–5 0–0 1–1 1–0 2–6 1–2
Home Team/ Away TeamARS AST BAR BLB BOL CHE COV CPA DER EVE LEE LEI LIV MNU NEW SHW SOT TOT WHU WDN
Total Games Played: 380Home Wins: 184Draws: 95 Away Wins: 101 Total Goals: 1019
46.32%28.14%25.54%Average goals/game:2.65

Top Goalscorers

The 1997-98 season saw some exceptional goal-scoring performances. The race for the Golden Boot was as competitive as ever, with strikers from several teams vying for the top spot. These players lit up the league with their incredible skills, scoring some truly spectacular goals and providing fans with countless unforgettable moments.

PlacePlayerClubGoals
1Dion Dublin Coventry City 18
2Michael Owen Liverpool 18
3Chris Sutton Blackburn 18
4Dennis Bergkamp Arsenal 16
5 Kevin Gallacher Blackburn 16
6Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Leeds United 16
7Andrew Cole Man Utd 15
8John Hartson West Ham Utd 15
9Darren Huckerby Coventry City 14
10Paulo Wanchope Derby County 13
11Francesco Baiano Derby County 12
12Nathan Blake Bolton 12
13Paolo Di Canio Sheffield Wed 12
14Marc Overmars Arsenal 12
15Dwight Yorke Aston Villa 12
16Duncan Ferguson Everton 11
17Tore Andre Flo Chelsea 11
18Matt Le Tissier Southampton 11
19Steve McManaman Liverpool 11
20Egil Ostenstad Southampton 11
21Gianluca Vialli Chelsea 11

Whether you’re a lifelong fan looking to relive the excitement of the 1997-98 season, or a new fan interested in exploring the history of the Premier League, this page is your gateway to a wealth of information. So dive in, explore, and enjoy the journey through one of the most exciting seasons in Premier League history.