[1] The team's performance in the First Division this season matched a number of prior club records whilst also setting some new ones.

The team equaled the record number of total goals scored (108) in any prior season; set a new club high for total league points accumulated (99) in a single season (since 3 points for a win was introduced into English football); produced the highest number of seasonal wins (31); and equaled the club's prior record for the total number of home wins (19).

Additionally, Manchester City's First Division championship title became a record seventh English second-tier title won by the club, a record until Leicester City won their eighth in 2024.

The team kit was produced by Le Coq Sportif and the shirt sponsor was Eidos Interactive.

Appearances for competitive matches only Information current as of 21 April 2002 (end of season) Last updated: 24 November 2010.