The Last Time Every Current Premier League Club Won the Title: A Historical Snapshot (as of 2025/26).
The Premier League era began in 1992/93, but many clubs’ most recent top-flight titles date back to the old First Division. Only seven clubs have ever won the Premier League title: Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, and Leicester City. Others boast historic titles from earlier decades.
As of the end of the 2025/26 season, Arsenal claimed their fourth Premier League title (and 14th top-flight title overall), ending a 22-year wait since the 2003/04 “Invincibles” campaign. Liverpool won in 2024/25, while Manchester City dominated the early 2020s.
Here is a complete list of the 20 clubs competing in the 2025/26 Premier League (including promoted sides Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland), sorted by the most recent top-flight league title win to the longest drought. Note: “Premier League title” refers specifically to wins since 1992/93; earlier wins are noted as top-flight/First Division titles.
Last Top-Flight Title Wins
| Club | Last Won (Year/Season) |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | 2025/26 (Premier League) |
| Liverpool | 2024/25 (Premier League) |
| Manchester City | 2023/24 (Premier League) |
| Chelsea | 2016/17 (Premier League) |
| Leicester City | 2015/16 (Premier League) (relegated after 2024/25) |
| Manchester United | 2012/13 (Premier League) |
| Blackburn Rovers | 1994/95 (Premier League) (not currently in PL) |
| Aston Villa | 1980/81 (First Division) |
| Everton | 1986/87? (First Division; historically 9 titles) |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 1960/61 (First Division) |
| Newcastle United | 1926/27 (First Division) |
| Sunderland | 1935/36 (First Division; 6 titles total) |
| Burnley | 1959/60 (First Division) (promoted for 2025/26) |
| Nottingham Forest | 1977/78 (First Division) (not in current list but historical) |
| Leeds United | 1991/92 (First Division) (promoted for 2025/26) |
| Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Fulham, West Ham | Never won the top-flight title. |
Many “never” clubs have strong cup histories or lower-division success, but the Premier League/First Division crown has eluded them. Teams like Tottenham, Newcastle, and Everton carry significant “big club” status with long waits for league glory.
Key Observations
- Big Six Dominance: The modern era has been ruled by a handful of clubs. Manchester United led the early Premier League years, followed by Arsenal’s Invincibles, Chelsea’s Abramovich-funded success, City’s financial powerhouse era, and Liverpool’s 2019/20 and 2024/25 triumphs.
- Historic Powerhouses: Clubs like Aston Villa and Everton were giants in the late 19th/20th centuries but have found league titles elusive in the Premier League age.
- The Droughts: For clubs without a Premier League title (or any top-flight title in decades), the wait spans generations. Promotion brings hope, but competing with the financial elites is a massive challenge.
- 2025/26 Context: Arsenal’s victory under Mikel Arteta capped a strong campaign, with Manchester City close behind. The promoted sides (Leeds, Burnley, Sunderland) add fresh stories, though history shows newly promoted teams often struggle to stay up, let alone contend for titles.
This list highlights English football’s rich history alongside the increasing concentration of success among a few superclubs in the Premier League era. For fans of clubs with long droughts, the dream of lifting the trophy remains a powerful motivator—football’s unpredictability (see Leicester 2015/16) keeps the romance alive.
Data compiled from official records and historical summaries up to the 2025/26 season.
English Top-Flight Titles for 2025/26 Premier League Clubs
Building on the previous overview of the last time each club won the league, here is a detailed breakdown of how many times each of the 20 current Premier League clubs has won the English top-flight title (First Division or Premier League), along with key years. Data is current as of the end of the 2025/26 season, where Arsenal won their 14th title.
Top-Flight League Titles by Club (Sorted by Most Recent Win)
| Club | Total Titles | Last Won | All Winning Seasons (Selected/Full List) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 14 | 2025/26 | 1930–31, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1947–48, 1952–53, 1970–71, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2003–04, 2025–26 |
| Liverpool | 20 | 2024/25 | 1900–01, 1905–06, 1921–22, 1922–23, 1946–47, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1972–73, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1989–90, 2019–20, 2024–25 |
| Manchester City | 10 | 2023/24 | 1936–37, 1967–68, 2011–12, 2013–14, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24 |
| Chelsea | 6 | 2016/17 | 1954–55, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2014–15, 2016–17 |
| Manchester United | 20 | 2012/13 | 1907–08, 1910–11, 1951–52, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1992–93 to 2012–13 (13 Premier League titles) |
| Leicester City | 1 | 2015/16 | 2015–16 (relegated after 2024/25) |
| Blackburn Rovers | 3 | 1994/95 | 1911–12, 1913–14, 1994–95 (not currently in PL) |
| Aston Villa | 7 | 1980/81 | 1893–94, 1895–96, 1896–97, 1898–99, 1899–1900, 1909–10, 1980–81 |
| Everton | 9 | 1986/87 | 1890–91, 1914–15, 1927–28, 1931–32, 1938–39, 1962–63, 1969–70, 1984–85, 1986–87 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2 | 1960/61 | 1950–51, 1960–61 |
| Newcastle United | 4 | 1926/27 | 1904–05, 1906–07, 1908–09, 1926–27 |
| Sunderland | 6 | 1935/36 | 1891–92, 1892–93, 1894–95, 1901–02, 1912–13, 1935–36 (promoted for 2025/26) |
| Burnley | 2 | 1959/60 | 1920–21, 1959–60 (promoted for 2025/26) |
| Leeds United | 3 | 1991/92 | 1968–69, 1973–74, 1991–92 (promoted for 2025/26) |
| Nottingham Forest | 2 | 1977/78 | 1977–78, 1979–80 |
| Crystal Palace | 0 | Never | — |
| Bournemouth | 0 | Never | — |
| Brentford | 0 | Never | — |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | Never | — |
| Fulham | 0 | Never | — |
| West Ham United | 0 | Never | — |
Key Insights
- Liverpool and Manchester United lead the all-time charts with 20 titles each. Liverpool equalled United’s record with their 2024/25 triumph.
- Arsenal’s 2025/26 win moved them to 14 titles, solidifying their place as the third-most successful club historically.
- The Premier League era (since 1992/93) has been dominated by a small group: only seven different winners, with Manchester United (13), Manchester City (8+), Chelsea (5), Arsenal (4), Liverpool (2), Blackburn (1), and Leicester (1).
- Many historic clubs like Everton, Aston Villa, Sunderland, and Newcastle won most of their titles in the early-to-mid 20th century and have endured long waits in the modern era.
- Six of the current 20 clubs have never won the top-flight title, reflecting the growing financial and competitive gap in English football.
This distribution underscores both English football’s deep history and the concentration of success in recent decades. Clubs with long droughts continue to chase the ultimate prize, while the “Big Clubs” fight to add to already impressive tallies. Data drawn from official records and historical league summaries.