Manchester City
1973–74 season
ManagerJohnny Hart (to 22 Oct 1973)
Tony Book (caretaker)
Ron Saunders (from 22 Nov 1973 to 12 April 1974)
Tony Book (from 12 April 1974)
StadiumMaine Road
First Division14th
FA CupFourth Round
League CupRunners-up
FA Charity ShieldRunners-up

The 1973–74 season was Manchester City's 72nd season of competitive football and 54th season in the top division of English football.[1] In addition to the First Division, the club competed in the FA Cup, Football League Cup and the FA Charity Shield. The season as a whole was relatively disappointing; the club finished in a poor position in the league, as well as suffering defeat to Wolves in the League Cup Final. However, the final match of the season was one to remember, as City went to Old Trafford and sent Manchester United down with a goal late on, scored by former United legend Denis Law. Although United would’ve been relegated anyway, the fans on the terraces believed otherwise, as a pitch invasion ensued in an attempt to get the match abandoned. The match was in fact abandoned, but it was decided that the 1-0 City win should stand.

First Division

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts Qualification or relegation
12 Wolverhampton Wanderers 42 13 15 14 49 49 1.000 41 Qualification for the UEFA Cup first round
13 Sheffield United 42 14 12 16 44 49 0.898 40
14 Manchester City 42 14 12 16 39 46 0.848 40
15 Newcastle United 42 13 12 17 49 48 1.021 38
16 Coventry City 42 14 10 18 43 54 0.796 38
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGAvPtsWDLGFGAPtsWDLGFGAPts
42 14 12 16 39 46 0.848 40 10 7 4 25 17 27 4 5 12 14 29 13

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References

  1. ↑ "History". Statto.
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