In the 2009-10 season, england shirt Tottenham finished fourth and became the first new team to finish in the top four since Everton five years prior. Zubernis said fans often adopt positive attitudes from what they’re following, whether it’s a fictional character’s “never give up” motto or a team that plays hard against the odds. Manchester City won the title in the 2011-12 season, becoming the first club outside the “Big Four” to win since Blackburn Rovers in the 1994-95 season. That season also saw two of the “Big Four” (Chelsea and Liverpool) finish outside the top four places for the first time since that season.