Season Dates: August 2000 – May 2001
Champions: Manchester United
Top Scorer (Golden Boot): Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Chelsea) – 23 goals
Relegated Teams: Manchester City, Coventry City, Bradford City
European Qualification:
Champions League: Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool
UEFA Cup (Europa League): Leeds United, Ipswich Town, Chelsea
Season Overview:
The 2000/01 Premier League season saw Manchester United win their third consecutive league title under Sir Alex Ferguson, finishing 10 points ahead of Arsenal. The Red Devils dominated the league with an impressive attacking force led by Ruud van Nistelrooy and Dwight Yorke, with Paul Scholes keeping things ticking over.
Liverpool finished third, capping off a brilliant season by winning the FA Cup, League Cup, and UEFA Cup treble. Leeds United, who reached the Champions League semi-finals, had to settle for a UEFA Cup place after finishing fourth.
At the bottom, Manchester City, Coventry City, and Bradford City were relegated. Coventry’s relegation ended their 34-year stay in the top flight.
Final Premier League 2000-01 Table Results
The final table of the Premier League 2000-01 season was a sight to behold. The competition was fierce, with teams battling it out for the top spot. The season was filled with unexpected twists and turns, with clubs rising and falling in the table throughout the season. The final standings were a reflection of the hard-fought battles on the pitch, the strategic masterclasses from the managers, and the unwavering support of the fans.
Month-by-Month Breakdown
August 2000 – The Season Begins
Manchester United started strongly, while promoted Ipswich Town shocked Everton with a 3-1 win.
Player of the Month: Alan Smith (Leeds United)
September 2000 – United Take Control
Manchester United remained undefeated and dominated the early weeks with Arsenal, while Chelsea and Leeds struggled.
Player of the Month: Tim Flowers (Leicester City)
October 2000 – Liverpool’s Rise
Liverpool put together a three-winning streak, which included a victory in the Merseyside Derby, while Ipswich Town climbed into the top six.
Player of the Month: Teddy Sherringham (Manchester United)
November 2000 – United Pull Ahead
Everton defeated Arsenal 2-0, strengthening Man United’s grip on the title race in the process.
Player of the Month: Paul Robinson (Leeds United)
December 2000 – Festive Period Drama
Arsenal dropped crucial points against Tottenham and Liverpool, allowing United to extend their lead.
Player of the Month: James Beattie (Southampton)
January 2001 – Liverpool Close In
Liverpool continued their strong form, remaining undefeated in January 2001, while Leeds climbed into the top four.
Player of the Month: Robbie Keane (Leeds United)
February 2001 – United’s Dominance
Manchester United won key matches against Leeds and Chelsea to maintain their lead.
Player of the Month: Stuart Pearce (West Ham United)
March 2001 – Relegation Battle Intensifies
Coventry and Manchester City struggled to find crucial points at the bottom.
Player of the Month: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
April 2001 – Champions Again
Manchester United clinched the title with a 4-2 win over Coventry. Arsenal dropping crucial points early in the season proved to be costly.
Player of the Month: Gary McAllister (Liverpool)
May 2001 – Liverpool’s Treble
Liverpool secured UEFA Cup and FA Cup glory, while Ipswich confirmed a UEFA Cup spot by finishing fifth.
Season Stats & Key Records
Golden Boot & Top Goal Scorers
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Chelsea) – 23 goals
- Marcus Stewart (Ipswich Town) – 19 goals
- Thierry Henry (Arsenal) – 17 goals
Most Assists
- David Beckham (Manchester United) – 12 assists
- Nolberto Solano (Newcastle United) – 10 assists
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Chelsea) – 9 assists
Golden Glove (Most Clean Sheets)
Sander Westerveld (Liverpool) – 14 clean sheets
Fabien Barthez (Manchester United) – 14 clean sheets
David Seaman (Arsenal) – 14 clean sheets
| Place | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | Chelsea | 23 |
| 2 | Marcus Stewart | Ipswich Town | 19 |
| 3 | Thierry Henry | Arsenal | 17 |
| 4 | Mark Viduka | Leeds United | 17 |
| 5 | Michael Owen | Liverpool | 16 |
| 6 | Teddy Sheringham | Man Utd | 15 |
| 7 | Emile Heskey | Liverpool | 14 |
| 8 | Kevin Phillips | Sunderland | 14 |
| 9 | Alen Boksic | Middlesbrough | 12 |
| 10 | James Beattie | Southampton | 11 |
| 11 | Jonatan Johansson | Charlton | 11 |
| 12 | Frederic Kanoute | West Ham Utd | 11 |
| 13 | Gustavo Poyet | Chelsea | 11 |
| 14 | Alan Smith | Leeds United | 11 |
| 15 | Les Ferdinand | Tottenham | 10 |
| 16 | Eidur Gudjohnsen | Chelsea | 10 |
| 17 | Ole Gunnar Solskjaer | Man Utd | 10 |
| 18 | Ade Akinbiyi | Leicester City | 9 |
| 19 | David Beckham | Man Utd | 9 |
| 20 | Lee Bowyer | Leeds United | 9 |
| 21 | Kevin Campbell | Everton | 9 |
| 22 | Andrew Cole | Man Utd | 9 |
| 23 | Paolo Di Canio | West Ham Utd | 9 |
| 24 | Robbie Keane | Leeds United | 9 |
| 25 | Marians Pahars | Southampton | 9 |
| 26 | Serhiy Rebrov | Tottenham | 9 |
| 27 | Paulo Wanchope | Manchester City | 9 |
| 28 | Dwight Yorke | Man Utd | 9 |
| 29 | Gianfranco Zola | Chelsea | 9 |
Big Matches & Moments
Best Match: Leeds United 4-3 Liverpool (November 4, 2000) – A thrilling contest featuring a Mark Viduka masterclass which saw the Australian striker score all four of his side’s goals
Biggest Upset: Sunderland 1-0 Arsenal (August 19, 2000) – While it can be forgiven given ti took place on the Premier League’s opening weekend, Arsenal were shocked after being beaten 1-0 by Sunderland.
Most Dramatic Match: Manchester United 6-1 Arsenal (February 25, 2001) – A defining game in the title race saw Man United absoutely trash Arsenal thanks to a hat-trick from Dwight Yorke
. Best Goal: David Beckham (Manchester United vs Wimbledon – August 26, 2000) – A stunning long-range free kick.
Managerial Changes
- Chelsea – Gianluca Vialli sacked (September 12, 2000) – replaced by Claudio Ranieri
- Bradford City – Chris Hutchings sacked (November 6, 2000) – replaced by Jim Jefferies
- Tottenham – George Graham sacked (March 16, 2001) – replaced by Glenn Hoddle
- Southampton – Glenn Hoddle signed by Tottenham (March 30, 2001) – replaced by Stuart Gray
- West Ham – Harry Redknap mutual consent (May 9, 2001) – replaced by Glenn Roeder (caretaker)
Transfers & Squad Movement
- Rio Ferdinand – West Ham to Leeds United – £21.5m
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – Atlético Madrid to Chelsea – £15m
- Serhiy Rebrov – Dynamo Kyiv to Tottenham Hotpsur – £15m
Awards & Honors
- Premier League Manager of the Season: George Burley (Ipswich Town)
- Premier League Player of the Season: Patrick Vieira (Arsenal)
- Premier League Young Player of the Season: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
European Performance
- Manchester United – UCL Quarter-Finals to Bayern Munich
- Arsenal – UCL Quarter-Finals to Valencia
- Leeds United – UCL Semi-Finals to Valencia
- Liverpool – UC Winner
- Ipswich – UC Third Round to Inter Milan
- Chelsea – UC Second Round to Viking FK
