The
Manchester United side of 2003 spent just 30 days at the top in 2002/03,
Arsenal having been the long-term residents that season.
And
it was again the Gunners who kept pole warm for the bulk of this term,
occupying top for 128 days. Even David Moyes' United were leaders for
two days back in August.
The longest-ever spell at No.1 has been Manchester United in 1993/94 when they enjoyed 261 days out in front.
But
City have now set a new record low with their 15-day stay. Ultimately,
though, it matters not, and having won their final five matches, Manuel
Pellegrini’s men timed their ascent to perfection.
Here, Sportsmail runs you through the number of days spent at the top of the Premier League by the champions (statistics supplied by Opta)...
| Champions | Season | Days spent top of table |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2014 | 15 |
| Manchester United | 2003 | 30 |
| Manchester United | 1996 | 46 |
| Arsenal | 2002 | 46 |
| Arsenal | 1998 | 55 |
| Manchester United | 1993 | 68 |
| Manchester United | 2008 | 83 |
| Manchester United | 1999 | 92 |
| Manchester United | 1997 | 105 |
| Manchester United | 2009 | 123 |
| Manchester United | 2011 | 166 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 1995 | 168 |
| Manchester City | 2012 | 173 |
| Manchester United | 2000 | 179 |
| Manchester United | 2013 | 190 |
| Chelsea | 2005 | 192 |
| Chelsea | 2010 | 203 |
| Arsenal | 2004 | 215 |
| Manchester United | 2001 | 240 |
| Manchester United | 2007 | 249 |
| Chelsea | 2006 | 256 |
| Manchester United | 1994 | 261 |
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