Man City have won their third Premier League title in a decade. However, the way the Manchester side did this season was impressive than the previous two. Pep Guardiola's season-to-season average of 71.2%, which is the highest in the last 12 seasons for a champion.
Looking at the statistics can see, more than a decade ago, the team to the championship crown usually have a moderate ball control rate of less than 60%. The difference of more than 10% shows the superiority of Man City compared to the previous championship team.
City's stats are almost twice that of the 2015/16 season champion, Leicester, who had a seasonally-adjusted average of 42.4%. In addition, in the previous two seasons Man City champion, their average ball control rate is only 58.6% (season 2011/12) and 57.9% (season 2013/14).
In addition to this record, Man City are also aiming for other records until the season's end. Specifically:
Champions with the highest score: This record is being held by Chelsea Mourinho with a score of 95 when the throne in the 2004/05 season. Man City currently has 87 points and should score 9 points in the remaining 5 games to break this record.
Champions: Antonio Conte's last season with 30 wins, while City have won 28 and they have won just three of their last five games to break the record.
Champions with the highest goal difference: Chelsea 2009/10 is the champion with a goal difference of +71. City's goal difference is +68 and they still have five more to break the record.
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