What was unique about Manchester City’s relegation from the First Division in season 1937-38?

In 1937-38, Manchester City, the reigning League Champions, scored 80 goals—more than any other First Division team—yet were relegated. This bizarre season saw.

By Paul Yarden · 1 min read

Manchester City were reigning League Champions and scored more goals that season (80) than any of the other 21 teams in the First Division

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About the author: Paul Yarden

Paul Yarden founded MyFootballFacts (MFF) in April 2009, after decades of collecting football data and statistics. A devout football fan, Paul follows the beautiful game around the world. As MFF’s main statistician and chief editor, he creates data reviews, daily football quizzes, and writes numerous articles. Renowned for his ability to spot trends, Paul is often described as a walking…

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What was unique about Manchester City’s relegation from the First Division in season 1937-38?

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