Andrew Hyslop

Premier League Years 1997/98 Andrew Hyslop

The story of the 1997/98 English Premier League season. Since the league's inception at the start of the 1992/93 season. Manchester United had been crowned champions in four out of the five seasons and would come into the 1997/98 season looking to make it three successive title wins. Would Alex Ferguson's side be able to make it a treble of championships? Who would be the main challengers to Manchester United in their aim to finish the season as England's top dog once again? While at the other end of the table. Barnsley, Crystal Palace and Bolton Wanderers would all be looking to survive for a second season of Premier League football following their promotion from the First Division at the end of the 1996/97 season. While Crystal Palace and Bolton Wanderers were returning to the Premier League and the top tier of English football. Barnsley would be competing at the top table for the first time in their history. Read about all the twists and turns at the top and bottom of the table.