Most English football titles 1888-2024, by club
As of 2024, Manchester United had won more English top-flight titles than any other club, with a total of 20. Many of these successes came under legendary manager Alex Ferguson, who led the club for more than 25 years. Meanwhile, United’s arch-rivals Liverpool were one title behind, with the Reds last winning the league in 2019/20 under Jürgen Klopp. The current title holders are Manchester City, who lifted their 10th league title in the 2023/24 season.
Which teams have been most successful in the Premier League era?
The Premier League was founded in 1992, replacing the old First Division as the highest tier of English football. Since then, the league has reached new heights financially, having the highest revenue out of the Big Five leagues in Europe. Manchester United have won the most league titles since 1992, with a total of 13. However, local rivals Manchester City have dominated in recent years, winning the Premier League six times since 2018 alone. The only other teams that have won the Premier League on more than one occasion are Chelsea and Arsenal, with five and three titles respectively.
Can Manchester City be stopped?
Manchester City’s dominance has called the Premier League’s competitiveness into question, with the club’s resources far exceeding most teams in the league. Overall, City had the second-highest revenue out of any club worldwide in 2022/23, with only Real Madrid generating more. However, Pep Guardiola has been speculated to leave the club after the 2024/25 season, meaning a key part of the Citizens’ success will have to be replaced. In addition to this, uncertainty over the club’s 115 alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play rules means that the near future may not exactly be plain sailing for City – welcome news to fans of Liverpool and Arsenal, who have narrowly missed out on titles in recent years.
