1968 League Championship
The 1968 title: a 4–3 victory at Newcastle sealed the championship.
Manchester City won the First Division title for the second time in 1967–68, claiming the league championship by finishing ahead of their close neighbours Manchester United. The title was secured on the final day of the season with a 4–3 victory at Newcastle United, a win that was essential—a draw would have allowed Manchester United to overtake City on goal average.
Quick Facts
- Top scorer
- Francis Lee (28 goals in all competitions)
Lore & Background
The 1967–68 title was won under the management of Joe Mercer and Malcolm Allison. The team scored 86 goals in the league and 106 in all competitions that season. In the decisive final match at Newcastle United, the goalscorers were Neil Young (1), Francis Lee (2), and Mike Summerbee.
Reader's Guide
The 1968 league title was part of a golden era for Manchester City, which also included the FA Cup in 1969 and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1970.
Did You Know?
- The opponent in the final match was Newcastle United, not Leicester City.
- Gordon Banks was not involved in the title-deciding match because Leicester City were not the opponent.
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