Since its inception in 1992, the Premier League has never failed to provide exciting moments to fans around the world. Starting with Manchester United being crowned champions, the highest level of the English football league system has witnessed seven different winners in the 31 seasons so far: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City and Liverpool.
While United holds the tag of being the league's most successful team thanks to their impressive consistency in the past, their arch-rivals City have won it back to back in the last three seasons. In this article, we look at 7 teams that have won the prestigious Premier League titles.
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7. Blackburn Rovers - 1 title
Blackburn Rovers were the second side to taste success in the world's most-watched sports league. After finishing fourth in 1992–93 and runners-up in 1993–94, the Blackburn, Lancashire-based club went on to win the Premier League title in the 1994–95 season. However, they failed to continue the domination in the modern era.
6. Liverpool - 1 title
Every season Liverpool enter the tournament as favourites, but interestingly, they have managed to win just one title so far. Their only glory was in the 2019-20 season. It was their first win in the Premier League era and their nineteenth title overall.
5. Leicester City - 1 title
Leicester City won the Premier League title in the 2015-16 season. Managed by Italian Claudio Ranieri, the Leicester-based club was crowned champions for the first time in their 132-year history. They became the 24th club to become English football champions and the sixth club to win the Premier League.
4. Arsenal - 3 titles
Arsenal's maiden triumph came in the 1997–98 season and they added two more silverware to their trophy cabinet in the 2001–02 and 2003–04 seasons. Notably, their final victory was invincible as they were unbeaten throughout the season. Notably, the Gunners are the only team in league history to finish an entire season without a defeat.
3. Chelsea - 5 titles
Chelsea are the third most successful team in the Premier League. The West London club were crowned champions in 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2014–15 and 2016–17.
2. Manchester City - 7 titles
With back-to-back title-winning campaigns over the past three seasons, City have adorned their trophy cabinet with seven Premier League titles. The Citizens have enjoyed success in 2011–12, 2013–14, 2017–18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23.
1. Manchester United - 13 titles
United are the most successful team in league history, winning 13 titles (1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13). However, it is intriguing that the Red Devils have not managed to win a single title since the 2013 season. Notably, all their successes have come under the reins of Sir Alex Ferguson.