A Whole New Ball Game? History Of The Premier League. 92/93 Season Article 4/4

The creation of the Premier League was one of the biggest changes made in the history of English football.

This series of articles will take a look at the history of the Premier League and we're starting off at obvious point. The 1992/1993 season...

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The end of the season turned out to be memorable for two of our sides.

First of all, let's look at Manchester United. 

After going 4 games without a win, United fans were worried about another traumatic end of the season. On 5th April 1993, they were off to Norwich in what was a must win game.

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United blew the home side away in the first half and went onto win 3-1.

Next up for United was Sheffield Wednesday and another dramatic afternoon. The reds dominated the game but struggled until Steve Bruce had two of his finest moments.

United won the rest of their games and went onto be the first champions of the Premier league. This was their first title in 26 years.

Now a look at Oldham 

After a season of fighting survival, Oldham Athletic went on a great run near the end of the season. They stayed up after a dramatic afternoon against Southampton on the last day.

Did you know? Oldham actually played a part in United winning the league? Their victory over Aston Villa ensured that United were champions. 

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