Season Dates: August 2019 – July 2020
Champions: Liverpool
Top Scorer (Golden Boot): Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) – 23 goals
Relegated Teams: Bournemouth, Watford, Norwich City
European Qualification:
Champions League: Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea
Europa League: Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal (via FA Cup win)
Season Overview:
The 2019/20 Premier League season was unprecedented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, causing a three-month suspension from March to June. Liverpool, under Jürgen Klopp, dominated the league, securing their first league title in 30 years with a record-breaking seven games to spare. They finished 18 points ahead of second-placed Man City.
Man United and Chelsea completed the top four, while Leicester City narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification on the final day. At the bottom, Norwich, Watford, and Bournemouth suffered relegation.
Jamie Vardy claimed the Golden Boot as the league’s top scorer, becoming the oldest player to win the award.
Home Playing Kits: A Display of Pride and Passion
Every club in the Premier League has a unique identity, and nothing showcases this better than their home playing kits. The 2019-20 season saw all 20 clubs donning their colours with pride. From the iconic red of Liverpool to the striking blue of Chelsea, each kit was a symbol of the club’s heritage and the passion of their fans.
Away Playing Kits: Making a Statement on the Road
While home kits are about showcasing a club’s identity, away kits are about making a statement. The 2019-20 season was no exception, with clubs unveiling some truly eye-catching designs. Whether it was the bold black and gold of Wolverhampton Wanderers or the vibrant teal of Manchester City, the away kits were as much a part of the season’s narrative as the matches themselves.
Third Playing Kits: The Wildcards of the Wardrobe
Third kits often allow for a bit more creativity and the 2019-20 season saw some truly unique designs. These kits, used in instances where both the home and away kits might clash with the opponent’s, added an extra layer of excitement to the season. From the electric green of Norwich City to the sleek silver of Leicester City, the third kits were a wildcard in every sense of the word.
Club Ownership: The Power Behind the Scenes
Behind every successful club is a dedicated ownership group. The 2019-20 season was a testament to this, with owners making key decisions that shaped the course of the season. From strategic player signings to infrastructure investments, the role of club owners was as crucial as ever.
Month-by-Month Breakdown
August 2019 – Season Kicks Off
Liverpool and Man City started strong, with City demolishing West Ham 5-0 on opening day. Newly promoted teams showed promise.
Player of the Month: Teemu Pukki (Norwich)
September 2019 – Title Favorites Emerge
Liverpool won all their games, establishing an early lead. Manchester United and Tottenham struggled, while Chelsea’s young stars impressed.
Player of the Month: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal)
October 2019 – Shock Results
Manchester United held Liverpool to a 1-1 draw, but Klopp’s men continued their unbeaten run. Leicester stunned Southampton 9-0 away, setting a new Premier League record for the biggest away win.
Player of the Month: Jamie Vardy (Leicester)
November 2019 – Liverpool Extend Their Lead
Liverpool defeated Man City 3-1, thanks to goals from Fabinho, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, extending their lead at the top. Jose Mourinho replaced Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham manager.
Player of the Month: Sadio Mané (Liverpool)
December 2019 – Festive Fixture Madness
Liverpool extended their dominance, including a 4-0 thrashing of Leicester on Boxing Day where Trent Alexander-Arnold stole the show. Man United defeated Newcastle 4-1 on Christmas Eve.
Player of the Month: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
January 2020 – Title Feels Inevitable
Liverpool continued their winning streak. Manchester United signed Bruno Fernandes, who had an immediate impact.
Player of the Month: Sergio Agüero (Man City)
February 2020 – City Hit With UEFA Ban
Man City were given a two-year UEFA competition ban for financial breaches (later overturned). Liverpool’s unbeaten run was ended by surprise package Watford.
Player of the Month: Bruno Fernandes (Man United)
March 2020 – Football Suspended
Due to COVID-19, the Premier League was suspended on March 13, leading to uncertainty over when football would resume.
Player of the Month: Bruno Fernandes (Man United)
June 2020 – Football Returns
After a 100-day break, the league resumed. Liverpool sealed the title on June 25 after Chelsea defeated Man City 2-1.
Player of the Month: Bruno Fernandes (Man United)
July 2020 – Final Standings Decided
Chelsea and Man United secured Champions League spots, Leicester narrowly missed out. Watford and Bournemouth were relegated on the final day.
Player of the Month: Michail Antonio (West Ham)
Season Stats & Key Records
Golden Boot & Top Goal Scorers
- Jamie Vardy (Leicester) – 23 goals
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal) – 22 goals
- Danny Ings (Southampton) – 22 goals
Most Assists
- Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) – 20 assists
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) – 13 assists
- Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) – 12 assists
Golden Glove (Most Clean Sheets)
- Ederson (Man City) – 16 clean sheets
- Nick Pope (Burnley) – 15 clean sheets
- Alisson Becker (Liverpool) – 15 clean sheets
Big Matches & Moments
Best Match: Man City 2-2 Crystal Palace (January 18, 2020) – A thrilling encounter featuring late drama, including two goals in the 87th and 90th minutes.
Biggest Upset: Watford 3-0 Liverpool (February 29, 2020) – Liverpool’s unbeaten run ended in rather surprising fashion.
Most Dramatic Match: Leicester 9-0 Southampton (October 25, 2019) – A historic record-breaking win that showed Leicester weren’t to be overlooked.
Best Goal: Heung-Min Son (Tottenham vs Burnley – December 7, 2019) – A stunning solo goal running from his own half.
Managerial Changes
- Watford – Javi Gracia sacked (November 7, 2019) – replaced by Quique Sanchez Flores
- Tottenham – Mauricio Pochettino sacked (November 19, 2019) – replaced by Jose Mourinho
- Arsenal – Unai Emery sacked (November 29, 2019) – replaced by Mikel Arteta
- Watford – Quique Sanchez Flores sacked (December 1, 2019) – replaced by Nigel Pearson
- Everton – Marco Silva sacked (December 5, 2019) – replaced by Carlo Ancelotti
- West Ham – Manuel Pellegrini (December 28, 2019) – replaced by David Moyes
Transfers & Squad Movement
- Harry Maguire – Leicester to Man United – £80m
- Nicolas Pepe – Lille to Arsenal – £72m
- Rodri – Atlético Madrid to Man City – £62.6m
Awards & Honors
- Premier League Manager of the Season: Jürgen Klopp (Liverpool)
- Premier League Player of the Season: Kevin De Bruyne (Man City)
- Premier League Young Player of the Season: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
- Premier League Goal of the Season: Heung-Min Son (Tottenham vs Burnley – December 7, 2019)
European Performance
- Man City – UCL Quarter-Finals by Lyon
- Liverpool – UCL Round of 16 by Atletico Madrid
- Chelsea – UCL Round of 16 by Bayern Munich
- Tottenham – UCL Round of 16 by RB Leipzig
- Man United – UEL Semi-Finals by Sevilla
- Arsenal – UEL Round of 32 by Olympiacos
