Premier League
Non-Champion with the Best Goal Difference
This record shows the non-champion teams with the best goal difference in a single season.
Record
+68
FC Liverpool
Record: FC Liverpool had a goal difference of +68 in the 2021/22 season without winning the league.
Top 5
| Rank | Club | Goal Difference | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Liverpool | 68 | 2021/22 |
| 2 | FC Liverpool | 67 | 2018/19 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 67 | 2019/20 |
| 4 | FC Arsenal | 62 | 2023/24 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 60 | 2016/17 |
The Record
The table ranks the five strongest goal differences achieved by teams that did not win the league.
How the ranking works
Goal difference is calculated by subtracting goals conceded from goals scored. Only teams finishing below first place are included.