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Which Club Has the Most Premier League Titles? Top 10 Revealed

The English Premier League has grown into one of the most successful sports leagues globally since its inception in 1992 and is also considered the world’s best football league. Home to some of the historic and world-class clubs, players, and managers, the Premier League doesn’t fail to bring in excitement week in and week out.

Being the richest soccer league, the English top flight is also one of the most-viewed spectacles in the world. The league is also steeped in rich history, having been adorned with some legendary players and clubs throughout its entire timeline. Those clubs have constantly strived for greatness, enjoying various degrees of success. Here we take a look at the 10 most successful clubs in Premier League history.

To keep things transparent, we have listed our ranking factors below. These factors were considered before ranking the clubs. For our readers, we also want to make one thing clear: clubs that were formed before 2000 are only considered, and they must have played in level 3 or above as per the English football pyramid system.

How We Chose the Top Clubs With Most Premier League Titles

Titles Won: The most direct measure of success is the number of Premier League titles a club has won. It reflects dominance over a full season and sets elite clubs apart from the rest. We have taken into account trophies won from the 1888-1992 championship and the 1992-2024 Premier League

Historical Significance : A club’s legacy includes achievements before and during the Premier League era. Historic wins, legendary players, and cultural impact all contribute to a team’s greatness. The older the club, the older and loyal its fanbase will be, making it a greater club

Revenue & Financial Power: Strong revenue streams allow clubs to invest in top talent, facilities, and global branding. Financial strength often translates into consistent performance and long-term success. We will also look into the total revenue generated by these teams.

List of 10 Most Successful Premier League Teams

RankClubTotal TitlesNotable Title Years
1Manchester United201908, 1911, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1967, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013
2Liverpool201901, 1906, 1922, 1923, 1947, 1964, 1966, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 2020, 2025
3Arsenal131931, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1938, 1948, 1953, 1971, 1989, 1991, 1998, 2002, 2004
4Manchester City101937, 1968, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
5Everton91891, 1915, 1928, 1932, 1939, 1963, 1970, 1985, 1987
6Aston Villa71894, 1896, 1897, 1899, 1900, 1910, 1981
7Chelsea61955, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017
8Sunderland61892, 1893, 1895, 1902, 1913, 1936
9Newcastle United41905, 1907, 1909, 1927
10Sheffield Wednesday41903, 1904, 1929, 1930
Most successful Premier League teams

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Top 10 Most Successful Premier League Teams

Based on the latest available data up to the end of the 2024–25 season, here is the corrected table of the top 10 clubs with the most English top-flight league titles (including both the First Division and the Premier League):

10. Sheffield Wednesday

Harry Burgess (Sheffield Wednesday) (Image Credit: X/@swfc)

Sheffield Wednesday is one of the oldest teams when we talk about English Football, formed in the year 1867. Sheffield Wednesday has a rich history in English football, with the club having won multiple top-flight titles in the pre-Premier League era. Although they haven’t achieved much success in the Premier League since its inception, their historical significance is noteworthy. Sheffield Wednesday have 0 trophies in this century when we talk about the first division.

The club’s greatest achievements include winning the First Division (now the Premier League) four times and securing multiple FA Cups. Sheffield Wednesday’s legacy is built on solid performances in earlier decades, and while they’ve struggled in recent years, their history places them as one of the more successful teams in English football overall. Players like Harry Burgess have scored 77 goals for Sheffield and have helped them win their last first division trophy in 1930.

Key StatsFigures
Club Formed 1867
Total Number of First Division + Premier League Trophies4
Sheffield Wednesday’s Stats

9. Newcastle United

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Newcastle United striker who scored hattrick during 1927 championship (Image Credit: X/@NUFC)

The end of the 2000s saw Newcastle United reach new lows, but they were previously one of the recognized forces since the inception of the Premier League. After earning the promotion to the top flight, the Magpies played an attractive brand of football from 1993 to 1997 under legendary manager Kevin Keegan, which saw them earn the nickname ‘’Entertainers” – still regarded as one of the best Premier League teams in history. Newcastle United owns 4 top division trophies. Seeing their recent form, they look very promising of winning another top-flight trophy in the coming years.

Stacked with some star players like Alan Shearer – the Premier League’s all-time top scorer, Rob Lee, Peter Beardsley, and Shay Given, Newcastle ended up runners-up twice and secured a third-place finish inside just four seasons. After a slight dip, they once again became a top-four contender at the start of the millennium under legendary gaffer Sir Bobby Robson. Newcastle have won four league titles and six FA Cups in their history. Newcastle has a rich history of football and has also contributed a lot to English Football. Newcastle stands at Number 9 in the list of most Premier League titles.

Key Stats Figures
Club Formed1892
Total Number of First Division + Premier League Trophies4
Newcastle United’s Stats

8. Sunderland

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Sunderland players celebrating after winning a trophy (Image Credit: X/@SunderlandAFC)

Sunderland, like Sheffield Wednesday, has experienced ups and downs in English football, but a club that is rich in history. The club was one of the founding members of the Football League and has won the top-flight league title multiple times, with six First Division championships to their name. Sunderland was formed 10 year prior to the beginning of top division football in 1888. They won their last top division trophy in the year 1936.

Although their most successful periods came in the early 20th century, Sunderland’s passionate fanbase and historic achievements give them a special place in the fabric of English football. Despite struggles in the Premier League era, their legacy as one of the founding giants in English football ensures they remain part of the conversation on historic success. Sunderland currently plays in the Championship and finished 4th. The club is also known by many nicknames like Lads, The Black Cats, The Black Cats & The Lads, The Rokerites, and the Roker Men.

Key Stats Figures
Club Formed1879
Total Number of First Division + Premier League Trophies6
Sunderland’s Stats

7. Chelsea

Chelsea team celebrating (Image Credit: X/@ChelseaFC)

Chelsea enjoyed a meteoric rise in the new millennium, establishing itself as one of the most fearsome sides in the world. The arrival of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich as the Blues’ owner completely changed the club’s landscape. Chelsea roped in some of the legendary managers like Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti alongside a raft of high-profile players like Frank Lampard, Fernando Torres, Didier Drogba, Eden Hazard, and many more impactful players, who were all instrumental in the Londoners establishing their dominance.

Making the Premier League a fascinating three-way race, involving Man Utd and Arsenal, Chelsea clinched five league titles in 2004-05, 2005-06, 2009-10, 2014-15, and 2016-17. In the meantime, they have also won two Champions League titles in 2012 and 2021. The Blues have hit rock bottom over the last couple of seasons, but they are looking to make a comeback under the new ownership of Clearlake Capital, which has invested in one of the most expensive squads in Europe, overflowing with talent.

Key StatsFigures
Club Formed1905
Total Number of First Division + Premier League Trophies6
Chelsea’s Stats

6. Aston Villa

Aston Villa were crowned Champions of England for the seventh time (Image Credit: X/@AVFCOfficial)

Aston Villa is another historic club when we talk about the first division football. Aston Villa’s resurgence under Unai Emery over the last couple of seasons has been remarkable given the decline they experienced in the previous decade. However, the Villans are one of the most successful English clubs, winning the Football League first division (the precursor to the Premier League) and the FA Cup 7 times, the EFL Cup 5 times and most notably, the European Cup in 1981-82, where they defeated Bayern Munich in the finals.

Although their success predates the Premier League era, the Villans enjoyed a good spell in the 90s, finishing as the runners-up in the inaugural edition, followed by regular finishes inside the top 10 and European places. Villa have also been graced with eminent players, including the likes of Paul McGrath, Pete Withe, Brian Little, Dwight Yorke, Gabriel Agbonlahor, Dennis Mortimer, Gareth Barry, and Jack Grealish. They have endured a significant downfall in recent seasons, marked by their relegation to the Championship in 2023. They are now back in the Premier League but find themselves 15th in the table this season.

Key StatsFigures
Club Formed1874
Total Number of First Division + Premier League Trophies7
Aston Villa’s Stats

5. Everton

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Everton team photo who won the championship (Image Credit: X/@Everton)

Everton is one of the most storied clubs in English football, with a history of consistent success in both the domestic league and cup competitions. The club has been a regular fixture in the top flight of English football since its inception. Everton’s greatest success came in the 1980s when they won two league titles and an FA Cup. Their last top division trophy came in the year 1987. For a long time, Everton has been managing to secure a spot in the Premier League, though their performance is not consistent throughout the season.

While they haven’t won a Premier League title since the competition’s inception in 1992, their consistent top-half finishes and a rich trophy cabinet, including nine league titles, ensure they remain one of the top historical clubs in the country. Everton have contributed a lot to the English top flight, giving players like Peter Southhall, Peter Reid, and others.

Key StatsFigures
Club Formed1878
Total Number of First Division + Premier League Trophies9
Everton’s Stats

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4. Manchester City

Manchester City player during their trophy parade after winning the Premier League in 2024 (Image Credit: X/@ManCity)

Regarded as one of the greatest teams of all time, Manchester City have been the untouchables in the Premier League in the last ten years, emphasized by their six league title wins in the last seven seasons. Pep Guardiola’s reign will go down as the pinnacle in Man City’s club history as the Spanish manager has created a dynasty that has reigned supreme on all fronts. The club has won 10 First Division and Premier League titles. This club has given many match winners to the National Team. Manchester City owned the most Premier League titles among other Premier League teams last decade.

City have also stacked their trophy cabinet with 2 FA Cups, 5 EFL Cups, 1 UEFA Champions League, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup under Pep Guardiola. Much to City’s relief, the former Barcelona gaffer has extended his contract until 2026, which will not be good news for their rivals. The club has won a majority of the trophies in the previous 15 years thanks to the manager Pep Guardiola, who came and changed the sporting project of the club, bringing them unimaginable success.

Key StatsFigures
Club Formed1880
Total Number of First Division + Premier League Trophies10
Manchester City’s Stats

3. Arsenal

‘The Invincibles” Arsenal squad after winning the 2003-04 Premier League (Image Credit: X/@Arsenal)

Arsenal’s dominance in the 2000s under legendary Manager Arsene Wenger saw them attain the status of one of the best sides in the world. The Gunners’ rivalry with Manchester United at the top made for an exciting watch, with Wenger’s men clinching the Premier League titles in 1997-98, 2001-02, and 2003-04 and becoming a regular in the Champions League. Arsenal have won 13 titles till now from 1888 to 2025, with their last title coming in the 2003/2004 season.

The infamous undefeated run they had in the 2003-04 campaign, which saw them earn the nickname Invincibles, continues to echo throughout the club’s history. While a league title has continued to elude the Gunners for around two decades, there are high hopes under current manager Mikel Arteta, who has led the Gunners to back-to-back runners-up finishes. They look promising under Mikel Arteta’s leadership and can win the Premier League in the coming years if they continue to perform like they are performing in the current season, be it in the Premier League or the UEFA Champions League.

Key StatsFigures
Club Formed1886
Total Number of First Division + Premier League Trophies13
Arsenal’s Stats

2. Liverpool

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Liverpool after winning the Premier League trophy in 2020 (Image Credit: X/@LFC)

For all their unparalleled success in the ’70s and ’80s, Liverpool had to wait for 30 years to win the Premier League in the 2019/20 season under revolutionary manager Jurgen Klopp. The Reds had looked ill-fated in the quest to end their trophy drought until Klopp stepped in. The German manager redefined the club’s fortunes, winning every possible title, while transforming the Reds into one of the best sides in Europe. Liverpool ended their 3-decade-long drought for the Premier League title in the year 2020 under the leadership of Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool has the most Premier League titles after Manchester United.

Klopp’s era will be remembered in the upper echelons of the Reds’ history alongside legendary figures like Bob Paisley, Bill Shankly, and Kenny Dalglish. The baton has now been passed to Arne Slot, who is off to a great start to his managerial spell, with Liverpool topping the Premier League and Champions League tables this season.  Liverpool has won 19 top division trophies from the year 1888 to 2024. There is a high chance that Liverpool will win the 2024/25 Premier League trophy. Liverpool recently won the Premier League Trophy in the season 2024/25, which made them stand shoulder by shoulder with Manchester United in the race for the most Premier League trophies won by Premier League clubs.

Key StatsFigures
Club Formed1892
Total Number of First Division + Premier League Trophies20
Liverpool’s Stats

1. Manchester United

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Alex Ferguson celebrating Premier League title with his team (Image Credit: X/@ManUtd)

Manchester United is one of the oldest clubs in the top division. Despite their fall from grace in the last decade, during which they failed to win a single League title, United still have the most Premier League titles, thanks to the unparalleled legacy of Sir Alex Ferguson. The Scottish gaffer, also the longest-serving manager in Utd’s history, led the Red Devils to unscalable heights during his reign, winning an astonishing 20 league titles, 5 FA Cups, and 3 Champions League titles. Manchester United currently holds the record of most Premier League titles (1888 – 2024).

United became one of the most successful and fearsome sides in the world under Ferguson, whose consistency was quite astonishing. A cornerstone in the club’s history, Man Utd have been trying to fill Ferguson’s void since his departure, but without any success until now. Therefore, they secure the first spot in this list of best Premier League teams. Manchester United is going through a rough patch currently.

Key StatsFigures
Club Formed1878
Total Number of First Division + Premier League Trophies20
Manchester United’s Stats

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FAQs

Q. Which is the most successful club in the Premier League era?

Manchester United is the most successful club in the Premier League era with 13 league titles.

Q. Which is the most successful British club of all time?

Manchester United is the most successful British club of all time

Q. Which team is best in the Premier League?

Manchester City are currently the best team in the Premier League, having won six league titles in the last seven seasons

Q. Who is the most successful manager in Premier League history?

Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager in English Premier League history with 13 titles.

Q. Who is the most successful player in the Premier League?

Ryan Giggs is the most successful player in the Premier League with 13 titles to his name.

Q. What is the highest win margin in the Premier League history?

Manchester United is the club with the highest win, beating Ipswich Town by 9-0.

Q. Which is the richest club in England?

Manchester United is the richest club in the Premier League, with revenue of $6.5 billion.