2016–17 Azerbaijan Premier League
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The 2016–17 Azerbaijan Premier League was the 25th season of the Azerbaijan Premier League, the Azerbaijani professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1992. Qarabağ were the defending champions, having won the previous season. The season began on 6 August 2016 and concluded on 29 April 2017.
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Season | 2016–17 |
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Dates | 6 August 2016 – 29 April 2017 |
Champions | Qarabağ (5th title) |
Relegated | AZAL |
Champions League | Qarabağ |
Europa League | Gabala Inter Baku Zira |
Matches played | 112 |
Goals scored | 251 (2.24 per match) |
Biggest home win | Qarabağ 6–0 AZAL (9 September 2016) |
Biggest away win | Neftçi Baku 0–8 Gabala (10 September 2016) |
Highest scoring | Neftçi Baku 0–8 Gabala (10 September 2016) |
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On 16 April 2017, Qarabağ defeated Inter Baku 3–0 to successfully defend their league title - their fourth league title in a row and fifth overall.[1]