Season 2002/03

11/5/2003

Wayne Rooney, Everton in 2002/03 16-year-old Wayne Rooney grabbed Everton's winning goal against Arsenal, his first PL strike
Brad Friedel, Blackburn in 2002/03 Brad Friedel's 15 clean sheets helped Blackburn enjoy a successful season
Shaun Goater, Man City goal in 2002/03 Shaun Goater scored twice as City beat United in Maine Road's last Manchester derby
Gianfranco Zola, Chelsea celebration in 2002/03 Gianfranco Zola was Chelsea's top scorer with 14 goals in his final season at Stamford Bridge
James Beattie, Southampton celebration in 2002/03 James Beattie enjoyed his best PL season with 23 goals for Southampton
Thierry Henry, Arsenal in 2002/03 Thierry Henry led Arsenal eight points clear at the top in March before United battled back
Ruud van Nistelrooy, Manchester United celebration in 2002/03 Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy won the Golden Boot with 25 BPL goals for Man Utd
Bolton team celebration in 2002/03 Bolton avoided relegation on the final day with a win over Middlesbrough
West Ham players after relegation in 2002/03 However, West Ham suffered relegation after their draw with Birmingham and Bolton's win
David Beckham, Manchester United in 2002/03 David Beckham departed Old Trafford in the summer and signed for Real Madrid