2012-13 Premier League facts for kids
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| Host country | England |
The 2012-13 Premier League was the 21st season of the English Premier League, which is England's top football league. This exciting season started on August 18, 2012, and finished on May 19, 2013. The team that won the league the year before, Manchester City, was the defending champion.
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What is the Premier League?
The Premier League is the highest level of English football. It is a very popular league watched by millions of fans around the world. Each season, 20 teams compete to win the championship.
How the Premier League Works
Teams play each other twice during the season, once at home and once away. This means each team plays a total of 38 matches. Teams get points for their games:
- Three points for a win
- One point for a draw (a tie)
- Zero points for a loss
The team with the most points at the end of the season wins the Premier League trophy.
Teams in the 2012-13 Season
In the 2012-13 season, 20 different football clubs played in the Premier League. These teams came from various cities and towns across England and even one from Wales.
Team Locations and Stadiums
Here is a list of the teams that played in the 2012-13 Premier League season, along with their home cities and stadiums. The stadium is where the team plays its home matches.
| Team | City/Town | Stadium | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | London | Emirates Stadium | 60,361 |
| Aston Villa | Birmingham | Villa Park | 42,785 |
| Chelsea | London | Stamford Bridge | 42,449 |
| Everton | Liverpool | Goodison Park | 40,157 |
| Fulham | London | Craven Cottage | 30,700 |
| Liverpool | Liverpool | Anfield | 45,276 |
| Manchester City | Manchester | Etihad Stadium | 47,405 |
| Manchester United | Manchester | Old Trafford | 75,811 |
| Newcastle United | Newcastle upon Tyne | Sports Direct Arena | 52,409 |
| Norwich City | Norwich | Carrow Road | 27,010 |
| Queens Park Rangers | London | Loftus Road | 18,360 |
| Reading | Reading | Madejski Stadium | 24,161 |
| Southampton | Southampton | St Mary's Stadium | 32,689 |
| Stoke City | Stoke-on-Trent | Britannia Stadium | 27,740 |
| Sunderland | Sunderland | Stadium of Light | 49,000 |
| Swansea City | Swansea | Liberty Stadium | 20,520 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | London | White Hart Lane | 36,230 |
| West Bromwich Albion | West Bromwich | The Hawthorns | 27,877 |
| West Ham United | London | Boleyn Ground | 35,016 |
| Wigan Athletic | Wigan | DW Stadium | 25,133 |
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See also
In Spanish: Premier League 2012-13 para niños
