2017/18 Premier League: Record-Breaking Stats and Unforgettable Moments
The 2017/18 Premier League season was nothing short of spectacular, featuring incredible individual performances, jaw-dropping team achievements, and unforgettable storylines.
From Mohamed Salah’s historic goal-scoring spree to Manchester City’s record-breaking dominance, here’s a detailed look at the season that football fans will never forget.
Key Stats From the 2017/18 Season
| Category | Team/Player | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Most Goals | Mohamed Salah | 32 |
| Most Assists | Kevin De Bruyne | 16 |
| Most Clean Sheets | David de Gea | 18 |
| Most Points (Team) | Manchester City | 100 |
| Fewest Goals (Team) | Swansea City | 28 |
1. Mohamed Salah: The Egyptian King Reigns Supreme
- Goals Galore: Mohamed Salah scored an astounding 32 goals, setting a new record for the most goals in a 38-game Premier League season.
- Key Contributions: His single-season tally surpassed legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Alan Shearer, cementing his status as a modern football icon.
- Fan Love: Salah earned the nickname "The Egyptian King" and became a fantasy football sensation with 303 points in Fantasy Premier League (FPL).
2. Manchester City’s Centurion Season
- Record Points: Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City became the first team in Premier League history to finish with 100 points.
- Goals Scored: The team’s 106 goals were unmatched, averaging nearly 2.8 goals per game.
- Unbeatable: City also secured the largest winning margin in league history, finishing 19 points ahead of second-place Manchester United.
- Behind-the-Scenes: Relive Manchester City’s historic season by watching the Amazon Prime documentary All or Nothing: Manchester City. It provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at their journey to becoming Premier League champions.
3. Kevin De Bruyne: Midfield Maestro
- Assist Leader: De Bruyne topped the assist charts with 16, pulling the strings in City’s record-breaking attack.
- Creative Genius: The Belgian completed 104 key passes, the most by any player that season, showcasing his unmatched vision.
4. Harry Kane: Golden Boot Runner-Up
- Prolific Scorer: Kane netted 30 goals but narrowly missed out on the Golden Boot to Salah.
- Hat-Trick Heroics: Kane delivered back-to-back hat-tricks during the festive period, further solidifying his status as one of the league’s best strikers.
5. Burnley’s Defensive Masterclass
- Europa League Qualification: Against all odds, Burnley finished 7th, earning a Europa League spot.
- Clean Sheets: With 12 clean sheets, goalkeeper Nick Pope became one of the breakout stars of the season.
6. Arsène Wenger’s Farewell
- End of an Era: After 22 years, Arsène Wenger bid farewell to Arsenal.
- Struggles on the Road: Arsenal lost 11 away games, marking their worst-ever away record in a Premier League season.
7. Relegation Drama: Swansea City’s Struggles
- Goal Drought: Swansea City managed just 28 goals, the lowest in the league.
- Managerial Merry-Go-Round: Despite having three managers, the Welsh side couldn’t escape relegation.
8. Brighton & Hove Albion: A Historic Debut
- Survival Secured: Brighton finished 15th in their first-ever Premier League season.
- Memorable Victory: Their 1-0 win against Manchester United in May 2018 was a defining moment in their campaign.
9. Standout Defensive Performances
- Marcos Alonso: Chelsea’s wing-back scored 7 goals, an impressive feat for a defender.
- David de Gea: The Manchester United goalkeeper earned the Golden Glove with 18 clean sheets and 115 saves.
10. The Most Unusual Goal
- Ben Mee’s Deflected Goal: Burnley defender Ben Mee scored a bizarre goal when a shot deflected off his back. It symbolized Burnley’s gritty, determined style of play.
