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Top 5 highest-scoring teams in Premier League history

Most goals scored by a team in a Premier League season [ranked]
Most goals scored by a team in a Premier League season [ranked]

The Premier League, in its illustrious 30-year history, has witnessed some remarkable seasons, with a select few achieving the feat of scoring over 100 goals in a single campaign.

Scoring 100 goals in a season is no mean feat, demanding an average of 2.63 goals per game, often synonymous with title-winning form.

We've already ranked the Premier League teams with the highest points totals, which have not always been reached with goalscoring prowess, most notably Mourinho's Chelsea side who didn't score but were defensively sound.

With this season's Premier League title race coming to a close, we take a look at the best goal-scoring teams in EPL history.

We have looked at the stats, and we rank the best-attacking teams in the competition's 30-year history.

Most goals scored in a Premier League season by a team:

5. Liverpool (2013-2014) – 101 Goals

In a season brimming with anticipation, Liverpool narrowly missed out on the Premier League title by just two points, their goal tally falling slightly short of the eventual champions, Manchester City.

Spearheaded by the prolific Luis Suarez in his final season for the club, Liverpool showcased a formidable attacking prowess, with contributors ranging from Daniel Sturridge to Jon Flanagan.

4. Manchester City (2013-14) – 102 Goals

Following a season of disappointment, Manchester City, under Manuel Pellegrini's stewardship, launched a resurgent campaign to reclaim the Premier League title from their cross-city rivals.

With Yaya Toure leading the charge with an impressive 20 goals, Manchester City boasted an array of scorers, including the dynamic duo of Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko, ultimately clinching the title by a mere two points.

3. Manchester City (2019-20) – 102 Goals

Building on their record-breaking campaign, Manchester City continued their goal-scoring spree, albeit falling short in the title race to Liverpool.

Spearheaded by Raheem Sterling's 20 league goals, Manchester City's attacking prowess was evident in their emphatic victories, including an 8-0 demolition of Watford and multiple 5-0 triumphs.

2. Chelsea (2009-2010) – 103 Goals

Despite their current goal-scoring struggles, Chelsea's 2009-10 season stands as a testament to their attacking prowess, clinching the double with style.

Surpassing Manchester United by a solitary point, Chelsea showcased their depth with 14 different goalscorers, epitomising a memorable season in the club's history.

1. Manchester City (2017-18) – 106 Goals

A season etched in footballing folklore, Manchester City, guided by Pep Guardiola, embarked on a record-breaking journey, accumulating an unprecedented 106 goals en route to clinching the Premier League title with 100 points.

With Gabriel Jesus's decisive strike securing their status as centurions, Manchester City's dominance was further underscored by their League Cup triumph, cementing their place in Premier League history.

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