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English Premier League 2015 Ranking: A Review of the Top Teams

The 2015 English Premier League ranking saw Leicester City, Chelsea, and Manchester United clinching the top three spots respectively. This article offers a comprehensive review of the top teams and their performances throughout the season.

Leicester City: The Unlikely Champions

Leicester City was the biggest surprise of the 2015 Premier League season. The team, which was ranked 5000-1 to win the championship at the beginning of the campaign, defied all odds and emerged as champions. Under the leadership of coach Claudio Ranieri, Leicester produced some scintillating performances that saw them finish the season with 81 points. The likes of Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, and N'Golo Kante were instrumental in Leicester's success in the 2015 EPL season. They scored 68 goals throughout the season, meaning that they averaged nearly two goals per game.

Chelsea: The Struggling Champions

Despite winning the Premier League in the previous season, Chelsea could not replicate their performances in the 2015 EPL season. They started the campaign poorly and Jose Mourinho, their coach, was sacked midway through the season. Guus Hiddink was appointed as the interim coach, and he managed to steer the team away from the relegation zone. Chelsea finished the season in 10th place, a far cry from their championship-winning season the previous year. Eden Hazard, who was the EPL Player of the Year in the 2014-15 season, had a forgettable campaign as he struggled with injury and poor form.

Manchester United: The Resurgent Giants

After enduring a difficult period following the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United showed signs of reemerging as title contenders in the 2015 EPL season. They finished the season in 3rd place, which was a significant improvement from the previous year. Louis van Gaal was the coach, and he brought in some quality players like Anthony Martial, Memphis Depay, and Morgan Schneiderlin. Manchester United had the best defensive record in the league, conceding only 35 goals throughout the season. In attack, they were not as prolific as some of the other teams, scoring only 49 goals. However, their solid defense proved to be the difference in many of their games.

Tottenham Hotspur: The Dark Horses

Tottenham Hotspur had a memorable 2015 EPL season as they finished in 3rd place, ahead of teams like Arsenal and Manchester City. They had a strong squad that included the likes of Harry Kane, Dele Alli, and Christian Eriksen. Tottenham was one of the most attacking teams in the league, scoring 69 goals throughout the season. Their downfall, however, was their defense, as they conceded 35 goals, which was the same as Manchester United. In hindsight, Tottenham missed out on a real chance to win the title, as they were only five points behind Leicester City towards the end of the season.

Arsenal and Manchester City: Disappointing Seasons

Arsenal and Manchester City were expected to challenge for the title in the 2015 EPL season. However, they both had disappointing campaigns. Arsenal finished in 2nd place, but they were ten points behind Leicester City. They had a strong squad that included the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez, but they lacked the consistency to challenge for the championship. Manchester City, on the other hand, finished in 4th place and had a mediocre season. Their defense was particularly poor, as they conceded 41 goals throughout the season. Their manager, Manuel Pellegrini, was replaced by Pep Guardiola at the end of the season.

Conclusion

The 2015 EPL season will always be remembered for Leicester City's fairy tale championship. However, the season was also notable for the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, who had strong campaigns. On the other hand, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City did not live up to expectations. The Premier League is one of the most competitive leagues in the world, and the 2015 season was a testament to that.