The advent of the Premier League drastically altered the English football scene. Started in 1992, the league has evolved to be Europe’s jewel in the crown. Many teams have taken part in it and left behind ever-lasting legacies. So, today let us look at three of the greatest ones to have graced the league.
Ferguson’s United (1998-99)
Manchester United reinforced by the astute management of Sir Alex Ferguson created history by securing the European triple bonanza by grabbing the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup titles in the 1998-99 season. Following this, the United entered as the privileged member of an elite club, comprising seven other European teams to have accomplished such a rare feat. There have been some good performances from other teams in other seasons as well, but what Ferguson’s outfit did was unparalleled. The Red Devil’s deadly trio of David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and Roy Keane will go down as the magnificent and brutal alliance as far as the history of Premier League is concerned.
Guardiola’s City (2017-18)
In the 2017-18 season, an astounding milestone was set in Premier League football, when Manchester City became the first-ever club to score 100 points in a single season.
Pep Guardiola’s boys showed incredible skills in that season during which several records were shattered. The club, at present, possesses the Premier League record in terms of maximum goals scored (106), the most number of victories (32) and a large number of away wins (16) in one particular edition of the league. The City secured 32 victories, four draws and two losses in the 2017-18 Premier League season, thanks to the on-field brilliance of Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Aguero.
Wenger’s Arsenal (2003-04)
Arsenal had some potent weapons at its disposal in the 2003-04 season, thanks to the manager Arsene Wenger. With such an electrifying mix they created something special that has not been witnessed in the league since. In the particular Premier League season, Wenger’s team remained unconquerable throughout, in 38 games nobody could vanquish the side. Eventually, the Gunners won 26 games and drew 12 times in the 2003-04 campaign. Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg produced their stupendous best in the season to vindicate Wenger’s faith in them.
There have been some exhilarating performances from other sides as well: Chelsea in the 2004-05 season and Liverpool in the 2018-19 edition missing the league title to the City by a single point. However, for creating some memorable and mesmerizing seasons in the Premier League history, the United, City and Arsenal take the cake as well as the bakery.
