Leeds United won the First Division title under the management of
Don Revie for the second time in their history. The title was confirmed on 24 April, after title challengers
Liverpool lost 1–0 at home to
Arsenal. Relegation was increased from two teams to three this season.
Norwich City were relegated on 20 April, despite beating
Burnley 1–0 at
Carrow Road,
Southampton's 1–1 draw with
Manchester United sent the Canaries down. Manchester United went down on 27 April, after losing 1–0 at home to their fierce rivals
Manchester City and
Birmingham City's result going against them with a 2–1 win against relegated Norwich City at
St Andrew's. Southampton were also relegated because of Birmingham City's result despite winning 3–0 at
Everton. ==League standings==