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 Stamford Bridge, the Emirates and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, there was a sense of normality returning to the life of football fans across the country.
With the help of Football Web Pages, London World takes a look at the average attendances throughout the season and sees where clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs and West Ham United would lie if the Premier League table was based upon them.
5. Norwich City - 26,892
The Canaries have struggled throughout the season and are in the midst of what seems set to be an unsuccessful battle against relegation. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Southampton - 29,553
The Saints are in fine form this season and have suffered just three defeats in 15 home games as they look to push for a top ten finish. | Getty Images
7. Wolves - 30,523
Bruno Lage’s men have impressed this season and they go into the final two months of the campaign with a chance of securing European football. Photo: Shaun Botterill
8. Brighton and Hove Albion - 30,870
Graham Potter’s men sit comfortably in mid-table - although their position could have been even better if they hadn’t won just three of their 15 home games. Photo: Mike Hewitt