The Premier League is one of the most exciting leagues in the world with its usual glitz and glamor coupled with massive global followership.
Here is our 10 biggest moments in Premier League history that may interest you.
- Manchester United win the inaugural Premier League title (1992-93)
The Premier League was formed in 1992, and Manchester United were the inaugural champions. They were managed by Sir Alex Ferguson, and they had a star-studded squad that included Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, and Paul Scholes. United went on to dominate the Premier League in the 1990s, winning eight titles in 11 years.
- Arsenal’s Invincibles go a whole season unbeaten (2003-04)
Arsenal’s Invincibles went a whole Premier League season unbeaten in 2003-04. They were managed by Arsène Wenger, and they had a team that included Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, and Dennis Bergkamp. Arsenal won the title by 11 points, and they also won the FA Cup.
- Leicester City win the Premier League title (2015-16)
Leicester City’s victory in the 2015-16 Premier League season was one of the biggest upsets in sporting history. The Foxes were 5,000-1 outsiders to win the title at the start of the season, but they defied the odds to finish top of the table. Leicester were managed by Claudio Ranieri, and they had a team that included Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, and N’Golo Kanté.
- Manchester City win the Premier League title on goal difference (2011-12)
Manchester City won the Premier League title on goal difference in the 2011-12 season. They were level on points with Manchester United on the final day of the season, but they had a better goal difference. City scored two goals in the final minutes of the season to win the title in dramatic fashion.
- Sergio Agüero’s last-minute winner against Queens Park Rangers (2011-12)
Sergio Agüero scored a last-minute winner against Queens Park Rangers in the 2011-12 season to win the Premier League title for Manchester City. City were trailing 2-1 in the final minutes of the game, but Agüero scored a dramatic goal to give City the title.
- Steven Gerrard’s slip against Chelsea (2013-14)
Steven Gerrard’s slip against Chelsea in the 2013-14 season is one of the most iconic moments in Premier League history. Gerrard slipped in the final minutes of the game, allowing Demba Ba to score the winning goal for Chelsea. The slip cost Liverpool the title, and it is one of the most famous moments in Premier League history.
- Wayne Rooney scores an overhead kick against Manchester City (2010-11)
Wayne Rooney scored an incredible overhead kick against Manchester City in the 2010-11 season. The goal is considered to be one of the greatest Premier League goals of all time. Rooney scored the goal from 25 yards out, and it gave Manchester United a 2-1 win over City.
- Dennis Bergkamp’s goal against Newcastle United (2002-03)
Dennis Bergkamp scored an incredible goal against Newcastle United in the 2002-03 season. The goal is considered to be one of the most technically gifted goals in Premier League history. Bergkamp controlled the ball with his chest and then turned to volley the ball into the top corner of the net.
- Eric Cantona’s kung-fu kick (1994-95)
Eric Cantona’s kung-fu kick on a Crystal Palace fan in the 1994-95 season is one of the most controversial moments in Premier League history. Cantona was banned for nine months for the incident, but it is still one of the most talked-about moments in Premier League history.
- José Mourinho’s arrival (2004-05)
José Mourinho’s arrival in the Premier League in 2004-05 was a major moment for the league. Mourinho was one of the most successful managers in the world, and he immediately made an impact on the Premier League. He won the Premier League title in his first season at Chelsea, and he went on to win the title again in 2005-06 and 2009-10. Mourinho is considered to be one of the greatest managers in Premier League history.
