After spending month-after-month watching the action at a distance as the Covid-19 pandemic continued to force matches to be held behind closed doors, supporters finally return in unlimited numbers by the time the new season had got underway.
The excitement surrounding the arrival of new-boys Brentford and the return of fellow promoted sides Watford and Norwich City only enhanced the anticipation when the new campaign approached.
With supporters finally back in their seats and the frenzied atmosphere returning to the likes of the Etihad and Old Trafford, and there was a sense of normality returning to the life of football fans across the country.
With the help of Football Web Pages, Manchester World takes a look at the average attendances throughout the season and sees where clubs like Manchester City and Manchester United and more would lie if the Premier League table was based upon them.
1. Brentford - 16,874
The Bees are enjoying their first ever season in the Premier League and have put in several impressive displays at the Brentford Community Stadium.
2. Burnley - 19,124
Burnley have spent a large proportion of the season in the relegation zone - but there have been some signs of life as they look to escape the bottom three.
3. Watford - 20,573
The Hornets will hope Roy Hodgson can make the most of the Vicarage Road atmosphere as he looks to preserve Watford’s Premier League status.
4. Crystal Palace - 24,167
Palace are enjoying a positive first season under Patrick Vieira and are currently challenging for a top-half finish.