Chelsea has secured its fourth English title after an 8-0 win over Wigan, holding off Manchester United to end the Red Devils' three year reign atop the Premier League.
Chelsea finishes the season having won eleven matches by three or more goals. Their 86 points were one more than Manchester United, while their +63 goal difference was nine better than United's, helped by the Blues' 103 goals scored. It was the first time in 47 years a team had scored more than 100 goals in an English top-flight season.
Chelsea needed their three points, with United winning 4-0 over Stoke at Old Trafford. Darren Fletcher, Ryan Giggs, and Park Ji-Sung had goals for the runners-up, with Stoke's Danny Higginbotham adding an own goal.
By the same score, Arsenal secured third place, holding off Tottenham Hotspur with a 4-0 win at the Emirates over Fulham. Arshavin, van Persie and Carlos Vela had goals, while Fulham's Chris Baird added an own goal.
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