2019–20 Premier League facts for kids
| Season | 2019–20 |
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| Champions | Liverpool 1st Premier League title 19th English title |
| Relegated | Bournemouth Watford Norwich City |
| Champions League | Liverpool Manchester City Manchester United Chelsea |
| Europa League | Leicester City Tottenham Hotspur |
| Matches played | 370 |
| Goals scored | 1034 (2.79 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Jamie Vardy (23 goals) |
| Best goalkeeper | Ederson Moraes (16 clean sheets) |
| Biggest home win | Manchester City 8–0 Watford (21 September 2019) |
| Biggest away win | Southampton 0–9 Leicester City (25 October 2019) |
| Highest scoring | Southampton 0–9 Leicester City (25 October 2019) |
| Longest winning run | Liverpool (18 matches) |
| Longest unbeaten run | Liverpool (27 matches) |
| Longest winless run | Watford< |
| Longest losing run | Norwich City (9 matches) |
| Highest attendance | 73,737 Manchester United 1–1 Liverpool (20 October 2019) |
| Lowest attendance | 10,020 Bournemouth 0–1 Burnley (21 December 2019) |
| Total attendance | 11,322,096 |
| Average attendance | 39,312 |
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The 2019–20 Premier League was a super exciting football season! It was the 28th time the Premier League, England's top football league, had been played since it started in 1992. This season kicked off on August 10, 2019, and wrapped up on July 26, 2020.
This season was special for a few reasons. It was the first time the Premier League had a short break in the middle of the season. It also introduced VAR, which helps referees make big decisions using video replays. The biggest news was that Liverpool won the league! It was their first Premier League title ever, which was a huge deal for the club and their fans.
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What is the Premier League?
The Premier League is the highest level of association football in England. Twenty teams compete each season. They play each other twice, once at home and once away. This means each team plays 38 matches in total.
Teams get points for their games:
- 3 points for a win
- 1 point for a draw (a tie)
- 0 points for a loss
The team with the most points at the end of the season wins the league title. The teams that finish at the very bottom of the league usually move down to a lower division. This is called being "relegated." New teams from the lower division then come up to play in the Premier League.
Who Won the 2019–20 Season?
Liverpool were the champions of the 2019–20 Premier League season. They played incredibly well and won the title with many games to spare. This was a historic win for them. It was their first Premier League title since the league began in 1992. It was also their 19th English league title overall!
Liverpool showed amazing teamwork and skill throughout the season. They had the longest winning streak, winning 18 matches in a row. They also went unbeaten for 27 matches, which is a very long time in football!
Top Teams and European Competitions
The top teams in the Premier League also get to play in big European tournaments. These are competitions where the best clubs from different countries play against each other.
- Champions League: This is the biggest club competition in Europe. The top four teams from the Premier League qualify for it. For the 2019–20 season, these teams were Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea.
- Europa League: This is another important European competition. Teams that finish a bit lower in the Premier League table can qualify for it. Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur qualified for the Europa League from this season.
Teams That Were Relegated
At the end of the season, the three teams with the fewest points are relegated. This means they move down to the EFL Championship, which is the league below the Premier League. For the 2019–20 season, the teams that were relegated were Bournemouth, Watford, and Norwich City.
Key Players and Records
Many players had fantastic seasons. Here are some of the standout achievements:
- Top Scorer: Jamie Vardy from Leicester City scored the most goals, with 23 goals. He won the Premier League Golden Boot award.
- Best Goalkeeper: Ederson Moraes from Manchester City won the Premier League Golden Glove award. He kept 16 "clean sheets," which means he didn't let the other team score in 16 matches.
Big Wins and High Scores
The season also had some memorable matches with lots of goals:
- Biggest Home Win: Manchester City beat Watford 8–0. That's a lot of goals in one game!
- Biggest Away Win: Leicester City beat Southampton 9–0. This was also the highest-scoring game of the season.
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 12 | +20 | 40 | Qualification for the Champions League group stage |
| 2 | Leicester City | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 9 | +24 | 32 | |
| 3 | Manchester City | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 39 | 16 | +23 | 29 | |
| 4 | Chelsea | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 20 | +8 | 26 | |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 21 | +3 | 20 | Qualification for the Europa League group stage |
| 6 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 17 | +2 | 20 | |
| 7 | Sheffield United | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | +4 | 19 | |
| 8 | Arsenal | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 21 | −1 | 19 | |
| 9 | Manchester United | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 17 | +4 | 18 | |
| 10 | Burnley | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 18 | |
| 11 | Crystal Palace | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18 | −5 | 18 | |
| 12 | Bournemouth | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | +6 | 16 | |
| 13 | West Ham United | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 23 | −6 | 16 | |
| 14 | Newcastle United | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 22 | −9 | 16 | |
| 15 | Aston Villa | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 22 | −1 | 15 | |
| 16 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 21 | −5 | 15 | |
| 17 | Everton | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 22 | −8 | 14 | |
| 18 | Southampton | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 32 | −17 | 12 | Relegation to the EFL Championship |
| 19 | Norwich City | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 30 | −15 | 11 | |
| 20 | Watford | 14 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 28 | −19 | 8 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head to head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head to head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs
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Jamie Vardy won the Premier League Golden Boot after scoring 23 goals, becoming the oldest player to win the award.
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Raheem Sterling scored two hat-tricks this season, and was the only player to score multiple hat-tricks.
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Ederson won the Premier League Golden Glove after keeping 16 clean sheets for Manchester City.
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See also
In Spanish: Premier League 2019-20 para niños
