Manchester City passed the 100-point mark to round off their Premier League campaign in stunning fashion as Gabriel Jesus’ late strike secured victory over Southampton on Sunday to break a host of long-standing records.
By matching rivals Manchester United’s result on the final day of the season, they maintained their 19-point winning margin – the biggest in the Premier League era, overtaking a benchmark that has stood for 18 years.
It was Sir Alex Ferguson’s United who previously held the record, having finished 18 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal in the 1999-2000 season, and City needed Fergie time to finally find a breakthrough deep into stoppage time at St Mary’s
Jesus latched onto Kevin De Bruyne’s long ball in the 94th minute to lob the keeper, prompting incredible scenes in the away end as City became the first team ever to reach 100 points in an English top-flight campaign, even going back beyond the Premier League era. The old record was held by Liverpool, who collected 98 points in the 1978-79 season (adjusted to three points for a win).
As well as hitting three figures for points, City also hit three figures for goals several games ago – though their win over Southampton confirms a best-ever goal difference.
City have finished the campaign on +79, beating the old record of +71 set by Carlo Ancelotti’s Chelsea title-winning side back in the 2009-10 season.
City have also snatched a record off Tottenham that has stood for over half a century, becoming the first team to record 32 wins in an English top-flight campaign since Spurs in 1960-61.
Their victory on the road at St Mary’s also means they have recorded more away wins (16) and collected more away points (50) than any other team, with Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea side in 2004-05 the previous record holder.
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