Premier League Record Points (100)
The century mark: Manchester City's perfect storm of dominance in the 2017-18 Premier League.
The Premier League record of 100 points stands as the undisputed benchmark for dominance in English top-flight football, achieved by Manchester City during the historic 2017-2018 campaign. This tally shattered the previous record and cemented Pep Guardiola's side as one of the most formidable teams in the league's history, showcasing an unprecedented level of consistency over a grueling 38-game season.
- Season
- 2017-2018
- Points Total
- 100
- Wins
- 32
- Draws
- 4
- Losses
- 2
- Previous Record
- 95 (Chelsea, 2004-05)
Lore & Background
The campaign was defined by a relentless attacking philosophy and an ability to grind out results even when fatigue set in during the winter months. While other teams faltered under pressure or succumbed to inconsistency, City's machine kept turning. The record wasn't just about the final number; it was about the psychological weight placed on every opponent who knew they were facing a team capable of perfection.
In Their Own Story
The rain lashed against the floodlights at the Etihad as the final whistle approached in May 2018. Inside, the atmosphere was electric yet strangely calm, a collective exhale from a squad that had already secured their destiny weeks prior. The scoreboard flashed '100', a number that seemed impossible just a few seasons earlier. As players collapsed onto the grass, not in defeat but in triumph, the realization settled in: they hadn't just won; they had rewritten the laws of English football.
Reader's Guide
The record was officially broken on April 21, 2018, following a victory against Bournemouth that pushed their tally past Chelsea's long-standing mark of 95 points. The campaign concluded with City winning their fourth Premier League title in six seasons, leaving an indelible mark on the league's history books as the only team to reach the century threshold.
Did You Know?
- Manchester City is the first and only team in Premier League history to score exactly 100 points in a season.
- The record was broken by four points, surpassing Chelsea's previous best of 95 set in 2004-05.
- Sergio Aguero scored 33 goals during this historic campaign, earning the Golden Boot for his contributions.
- City won the league title with five games still remaining in the season, highlighting their dominance.