Arsene Wenger claimed earlier in the season that statistics showed his men were far from ill-disciplined and he has been proved correct as they won the award for the second successive season.

The Gunners won the highest score in terms of red and yellow cards received and other behavioural factors with their north London rivals close behind.

As a result, Martin Jol’s side will be entered into a draw on June 5 to decide which European side wins one of two places in next season’s competition.

Relegated Norwich came fourth behind Chelsea and therefore narrowly missed out on a place in the draw while Southampton (seventh), West Brom (eighth) and Crystal Palace in 10th ensured the teams near the foot of the table were well represented.

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said: “The Premier League attaches a great deal of importance to fair play and we congratulate Arsenal on their achievement and wish Tottenham well in securing a UEFA Cup place through the draw.

“Special mention also has to go to the four teams who fought out the relegation battle and finished so high up in the Fair Play League. They clearly approached the game in the right way throughout the season and were a credit to the league.”