Manchester City 01/02 – Home Shirt

Manchester City’s 2001–02 season in the First Division under Kevin Keegan was a historic campaign, culminating in promotion to the Premier League as champions. The team matched or broke numerous records, including scoring 108 goals and earning 99 points, the latter being a club record since the introduction of three points for a win. City also recorded 31 victories and equaled 19 home wins in a season. Shaun Goater starred, scoring 32 goals in all competitions, with 28 coming in the league, making him the First Division’s top scorer.

This season marked Manchester City’s seventh English second-tier title, setting a record at the time. Keegan’s attacking philosophy drove the team to dominate the league, creating memorable moments for fans, including Goater’s prolific campaign. The club also made respectable runs in both the FA Cup and League Cup, reaching the fifth and fourth rounds, respectively, solidifying their confidence before returning to the Premier League.