Chelsea have appointed former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach. Pochettino, 51, will take over from caretaker manager Frank Lampard at the end of the season.
The Argentine has been out of work since being sacked by Paris Saint-Germain in December 2021. Pochettino is expected to bring his trusted backroom staff of Jesus Perez, Toni Jimenez, Miguel D'Agostino and son Sebastiano Pochettino with him to Stamford Bridge.
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From a tactical standpoint, Pochettino's teams typically play a high-pressing, attacking style of football. They build possession from the back and look to create chances through quick, incisive passing and movement.
When out of possession, they press high up the pitch to win the ball back as quickly as possible. Pochettino's teams are known for their work ethic and intensity which is something the current Chelsea squad might struggle with.
Mauricio Pochettino prefers a 4-2-3-1 formation because it is a versatile formation that can be used to play a variety of styles of football, including his preferred style of high-pressing, attacking football.
It also gives him the option to play with two holding midfielders or a more attacking midfield three, and allows him to use his wingers to provide width and create chances, as well as a central attacking midfielder who can link up the play between the midfield and attack.
One of the main appeals of Pochettino. He surely won't have much luck in the transfer window, but with 14 players aged 24 and under Chelsea have more than enough depth of talent for the new manager to sculpt on the training field.
- Narrow, Positional System & High Pressing - Highly efficient transition-attack. - Halfbacks in build up + system fluidity - Psychologically/Physically Transforming Players
A lot has changed in five years, and it is unlikely Pochettino would want to implement the exact dynamics of his Tottenham team at Stamford Bridge. There will be adaptation and invention, just as there was at PSG, where Pochettino had to improvise a reactive 4-3-3 to fit square pegs in round holes.
Overall, the 4-2-3-1 formation is a good fit for Pochettino's tactical style and he has had success with it in the past.
Still, our best guess is that he will broadly try something similar to the last time he built a title-challenging team in England.
The statistical evidence suggests he is a good fit for Chelsea and Chelsea is a good fit for him. But with Boehly as the chairman, well, anything could happen.
Most Champions League titles won by Football Clubs
Real Madrid are the most successful team in UEFA Champions League history with 15 titles. Here are the football clubs with the most Champions League titles.
Europe has the best and the toughest club competition in the world. The only thing which separates an elite club from a normal club is the Champions League title. Clubs all around Europe dream of winning this competition. Clubs with the most Champions League titles earn more bragging rights than the others. Let's take a look at the top clubs that have won the most number of Champions League titles in the tournament's history.
Champions League Finalists and Winners List since 1956
Top clubs with the most Champions League titles (3 or more)
1. Real Madrid CF (15 UCL titles)
Everyone considers Real Madrid C.F. as the most successful club in world football. This club has achieved great heights both in recent times and in the past. Real Madrid won the first-ever European Cup in 1955-56 which was also the founding year of the competition. Back then it was formally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup. The current format has been around since 1992. Real Madrid has won 15 UEFA Champions League titles which is more than any club in the world.
They won the tournament five consecutive times in the first five seasons of the tournament. Their recent achievement includes a three-peat of winning the UCL under Zinedine Zidane (2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18).
Cristiano Ronaldo was their star performer with the most impact in the competition. He further tops the chart of the most goal scorers and assists providers in the competition as well.
Paolo Maldini lifting the Champions League 2006-07 season.
AC Milan is an Italian giant with a rich history and glories. They produced players like Maldini, Dida, Nesta and many more. They dominated world football in the past few decades, but things have changed drastically since then.
Milan has fallen from the ranks of great clubs in recent times, but their UCL glory is still more than others, just behind Real Madrid. They have beaten the likes of Juventus, Liverpool, and Barcelona to win the Champions League in the past. Milan has won the Champions League 7 times in their history.
Bayern Munich has been the dominant force in Europe for quite a long time. They dominate the Bundesliga and the domestic cup titles, too. Recently, they have been one of the most prominent sides in Europe to deal with. Bayern humiliated Barcelona with an 8-2 defeat in the UCL quarter-finals and won the 2019-20 Champions League, beating PSG comfortably by 1-0.
Robert Lewandowski was their main man in recent years, with the most goals. However, they have consistently produced players like Robben, Franck Ribery, Thomas Muller and others who helped them win the trebles and sextuples.
Bayern Munich's Title winning years
Winning year
Opponent Team
Scoreline
Venue
1973-74
Atletico Madrid
0-4
Brussels
1974-75
Leeds
2-0
Paris
1975-76
St- Etienne
1-0
Glasgow
2000-01
Valencia
1-1 (5-4) Pen
Milan
2012-13
Borussia Dortmund
1-2
London
2019-20
PSG
0-1
Lisbon
All 6 titles of FC Bayern Munich
4. Liverpool FC (6 UCL titles)
Trophy Cabinet of Liverpool including 6 UCL titles. Image - This is Anfield
Liverpool has turned the tables beautifully in recent times. They were a great force in the European competition but suddenly went numb. Liverpool had a rough patch where they went trophyless for many years. With the appointment of Jurgen Klopp as manager, Liverpool slowly redeemed themselves. In the 2017-18 season, they reached the UCL finals but failed to win against Real Madrid.
Next season they came back stronger, from a 3-0 defeat in the first leg to win 4-0 in the second leg and knocked Barcelona out of the UCL semis. Liverpool went on to be the champions defeating Spurs by 2-0 in the all-English final to win their 6th UCL trophy. Their great comeback against Milan in 2005 at Istanbul still gives goosebumps to every football fan.
Liverpool's Title winning years
Winning year
Opponent Team
Scoreline
Venue
1976-77
Monchengladbach
3-1
Rome
1977-78
Club Brugge
1-0
London
1980-81
Real Madrid
1-0
Paris
1983-84
Roma
1-1 (2-4) Pen
Rome
2004-05
AC Milan
3-3 (2-3) Pen
Istanbul
2018-19
Tottenham Hotspur
2-0
Madrid
All 6 titles of Liverpool FC
5. FC Barcelona (5 UCL Titles)
FC Barcelona bagging their 5th UCL title. Image - 90MIN
FC Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in Europe with a great history in the UCL. They have won the title 5 times, while three of them came in the last decade. Their famous Lamasia - The FC Barcelona academy produced world-class players at the time. Players like Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique and many more were a part of the academy.
Coach Pep Guardiola conquered the world with some beautiful football. He managed to win both the Treble and Sextuple during his reign. A few years later Luis Enrique guided them to their 5th UCL title and also a treble. That was Barcelona's last high run in the UCL. After that, they have faced some problems and have not been able to continue their dominance in European football.
AFC Ajax has a great history. They are the only team to win the UCL 4 times which is not from the top 5 leagues. Football maestro Johan Cruyff was from this team, he later changed the definition of playing football. Introducing Tiki-taka football to the world, Ajax had a great run in the past. He later influenced Barcelona to play that type of football which brought them huge success in the end.
They last won the title in 1995 when the likes of Van der Sar, and Rijkaard used to play for them. Since then they have reached the UCL semifinal in 2019 upsetting big teams and then lost to the Spurs in the semifinal in the dying minutes. Ajax's run is considered one of the greatest underdogs in the history of the UEFA Champions League.
Ajax's Title winning years
Winning year
Opponent Team
Scoreline
Venue
1970-71
Panathinaikos
2-0
London
1971-72
Internazionale
2-0
Rotterdam
1972-73
Juventus
1-0
Belgrade
1994-95
AC Milan
1-0
Vienna
All 4 titles of AFC Ajax
7. Manchester United (3 UCL Titles)
Manchester United one of the greatest clubs in the world has won three Champions League titles. They looked like the best team in the world during their reign. Players like David Beckham, Ryan Gigs, and Wayne Rooney were part of the golden team when United lifted their 3rd European title. Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager of this team is one of the greatest ever in the history of the sport. He introduced one of the recent footballing greats Cristiano Ronaldo in top-flight football, who was also part of that 2007-08 team.
Manchester United have also won the treble and enlisted themselves in an elite list in World Football. Since then they qualified for two Champions League finals but faced defeat against FC Barcelona.
Internazionale won two of their three trophies back in the 1960s. Since then, they have been having a disappointing year in and year out. Their recent UCL title was in 2009-10 when Jose Mourinho took charge. They were not the favourites in that season, yet they went on to win the UCL.
Jose Mourinho at that time was emerging as one of the best coaches in the world. He played typical defensive football, frustrating his opponents, which created mistakes. They capitalised on those mistakes and went on to win their 3rd Champions League. They defeated the heavyweights Barcelona in the semis and Bayern Munich in the final to clinch their title.
Internazionale's Title winning years
Winning Year
Opponent team
Scoreline
Venue
1963-64
Real Madrid
3-1
Vienna
1964-65
Benfica
1-0
Milan
2009-10
Bayern Munich
0-2
Madrid
All 3 titles of Inter Milan
Clubs with less than three Champions League titles:
They have won it all: Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC
From domestic league titles to European glory, they have won it all. With the recent addition of the UEFA Conference League 2025 to complete their historic collection; here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC for you to explore!
In the world of football, few clubs stand out like Chelsea FC. Their trophy cabinet tells a story of incredible success, proving that they have truly won it all!
With their recent UEFA Conference League 4-1 victory over Real Betis, Chelsea completed a historic sweep of all major UEFA titles.
Here is trophy cabinet of Chelsea FC that defines their successful journey in the football world. Take a look.
European Royalty: Conquering the Continent
Chelsea FC lifting the trophy of UEFA Champions League 2021 after their 1-0 victory over Manchester City in the final. Image | Twitter
Chelsea have battled across the continent's most prestigious stages and won every major UEFA club trophy, a feat few clubs can claim.
Their crowning achivements including 2 UEFA Champions League titles, notable defeating Bayern Munich [1-1 (4-3 pens)] in 2012 and Manchester City (1-0) in 2021.
Beyond the Champions League, Chelsea also lifted the UEFA Europa League twice (2013, 2019), and the now-defunct UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1971, famously against Real Madrid in the replay, and also in 1998.
Additionally, two UEFA Super Cup victories (1998, 2021) further highlight their continental dominance.
The collection was completed with their 2025 UEFA Conference League triumph, where Chelsea FC beat Real Betis 4-1 in the final.
The domestic dominance of Chelsea FC
Chelsea lifting their second FA Cup title in 1997 after defeating Middlesbrough (2-1) in the final. Image | Facebook
Beyond their European conquests, they have also established as masters of England by securing highest domestic honors.
The Blues clinched the First Division/Premier League title and impress six times (1955, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2015, 2017) along with eightFA Cup victories (1970, 1997, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018). This makes them the competition's most successful team.
Their domestic dominance also extends to League Cup, which they have won fivetimes in the following years: 1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015.
Completing the Set: Global and Historic Honors
Chelsea FC lifting the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their 2-1 victory over Palmeiras in 2021. Image | Wikipedia
Chelsea's trophy cabinet truly lives upto the "won it all" status by having a collection of unique, historical, and global titles.
The FIFA Club World Cup win over Palmeiras (2-1) in 2021, made them only London club to win the Champions League as well as FIFA Club WC.
Further adding to their phenomenal collection are fourCharity/Community Shield triumphs (1955, 2000, 2005, 2009), which mark their traditional early-season dominance.
As we move down to the final count, Chelsea also holds two Full Members' Club Victories (1986, 1990).
Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final: Chelsea beats Betis 4-1 to become the first club to win every UEFA trophy
Read the highlights of the Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final match at Stadion WrocΕaw as Chelsea defeated Betis by 4-1 to lift the UEFA Conference League 2025.
Hello and welcome to another grand night of European football. As we reach the fag end of the season, we have the big UEFA Conference League final between Real Betis and Chelsea FC at the Stadion WrocΕaw.
After missing out on Champions League and Europa League football, both teams now have their opportunity to bring home the third tier of European football competition, the Conference League.
Chelsea have been dominating throughout the tournament, which was in fact expected from the double Champions League winners. Meanwhile, after the inclusion of Anthony, Real Betis have looked like a different beast in La Liga and the Conference League.
So, we can expect a great match tonight with both teams looking for the glory. This is Koushik Biswas with the buildup and real-time updates of the Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final for you.
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May 28, 2025, 8:34 PM
Two asssits!
May 28, 2025, 8:32 PM
73' | Change for Betis
In: Ruibal
Out: Bakambu
May 28, 2025, 8:31 PM
70' | JACCCCCKKKKKKKKKKSSSOOOOOONNNNN | BET 1-2 CHE
Chelsea have turned the game and final around.
It is Palmer again who made things happen. Another cross from Cole Plamer after a top-class dribbling, and it was Jacksoon who just headed the ball into the goal.
Chelsea take the lead.
Betis 1-2 Chelsea.
May 28, 2025, 8:28 PM
69' | Save from Adrian
Left-footed attempt from Plamer.
Although it was powerful but we expect Adrain to make the save and he made the save.
May 28, 2025, 8:26 PM
65' | EEEEENNNNNNNNZZZZZZOOOOOOO | BET 1-1 CHE
As I was saying, can they find the equaliser? Enzo does the job for Chelsea.
Cole Plamer with an inch-perfect cross and Enzo, who was coming running in, found the header to score.
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May 28, 2025, 8:09 PM
50' | Jackson offside
Although he went slightly too early, it is good that Jackson is trying to make a good run on the left.
May 28, 2025, 8:07 PM
48' | Positive from Chelsea
James tried to lob the ball across the turf, directly inside the final third. But, it was a bit long for Enzo.
May 28, 2025, 8:05 PM
46' | Second half starts
Second half starts in Poland with Chelsea's club captain Rece James getting into action.
May 28, 2025, 8:05 PM
Changes!
Chelsea - In: James; Out: Gusto
Betis - In: Perraud; Out: Rodriguez
May 28, 2025, 8:03 PM
Few changes for sure!
Looks like we are going to see a few changes from both sides.
May 28, 2025, 7:49 PM
Half-time | Betis 1-0 Chelsea
Strong finish from Betis, just like their strong start.
They led 1-0 with the lone goal from Ezzalzouli.
Chelsea looked good, but could not find the gap through the Betis defence.
See you on the other side of the break.
May 28, 2025, 7:47 PM
45' | 1 minute added
1 minute added as injury time.
May 28, 2025, 7:46 PM
43' | Fornals with a good interception
Chelsea was trying to run away with a counterattack after that block by Badiashile.
But Fornals came running and made the interception to clear the ball out.
He celebrated that like a goal. It proves how much focused Betis are at the moment.
May 28, 2025, 7:44 PM
42' | Block from Badiashile
Antony took the free kick and floated the ball for someone to head the ball inside the goal.
Jorgensen came out and punched the ball away. However, it fell perfectly for Natan to go for a volley.
The shot was blocked by Badiashile.
May 28, 2025, 7:42 PM
41' | Free-kick
Caicedo fouls Isco from behind and Betis gets the free-kick, 5 meters outside the box.
Yellow card for Caicedo.
May 28, 2025, 7:41 PM
39' | Caicedo floats it for Palmer
Caicedo floated the ball inside the box for Cole Palmer to go for a header. But, as we have been saying, Betis have not allowed Chelsea any space to work with inside the box.
Chelsea caught out, and here comes the first goal from any Betis player in a European final.
Isco with a beautiful pass from right to left inside the box, and Ezzalzouli finished the job for Betis.
Real Betis 1-0 Cheslea.
May 28, 2025, 7:08 PM
6' | Save from Adrian
Cole Palmer dribbled through the defence and took his chance with a left-footed shot.
But the shot was not strong enough to beat Adrian at the near post.
Actions from both sides.
May 28, 2025, 7:07 PM
5' | Antony in action
Early chance for Betis. Cardoso's cross from the left fell rightly for Antony inside the box.
But, Antony's header went over the goal.
May 28, 2025, 7:05 PM
Team Real Betis
May 28, 2025, 7:04 PM
2' | Nearly a mistake
Adrian, who was not supposed to start in the final, nearly messed up the start for Real Betis.
Jackson nearly had got the better off Adrian as the goalkeeper tried to cheeky inside the box.
May 28, 2025, 7:02 PM
Kick-off!
Here we go!
Chelsea start the proceedings!
May 28, 2025, 6:51 PM
Getting ready!
May 28, 2025, 6:48 PM
Young and how!
0 - The oldest player in Chelsea's starting XI tonight is Marc Cucurella (26). They are only the second side to start a major UEFA final without a player aged 27+ in their XI, after Crvena zvezda v Borussia MΓΆnchengladbach in both legs of the 1978-79 UEFA Cup final. Exuberance. pic.twitter.com/95BuxWrqUR
Pellegrini is aiming to become the first Chilean coach to win a major European trophy. At 71 years and 254 days, he would also be the oldest to do so overall, surpassing Marseille coach Raymond Goethals (1993 Champions League) by 23 days.
May 28, 2025, 3:10 PM
Did you know this?
Did you know that this competition helps to develop football throughout Europe? We reinvest 97.5% of our net revenue back into the game! β½ @UEFA | #UECLfinal
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May 28, 2025, 3:02 PM
This is how Chelsea qualified for the Conference League final
May 28, 2025, 2:58 PM
This is how Real Betis reached the final!
May 28, 2025, 2:56 PM
How to watch the final?
Football fans from India can watch the Real Betis vs Chelsea FC Conference League Final 2025 LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels. They can also stream the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website.
May 28, 2025, 2:54 PM
Match Details
Match: Real Betis vs Chelsea FC, UEFA Conference League Final 2025
Premier League teams to qualify for Champions League every season since 2016
Here are the Premier League teams to qualify for UEFA Champions League every season since 2016. A record six Premier League teams have already qualified for Champions League 2025-26.
The English Premier League, or the Premier League, has been the best football league in Europe for a long now. As per UEFA Club Coefficients, the Premier League is the best football league on the continent, with the best standard of football and competitiveness.
The competitiveness not only makes it tough for teams to finish at the summit of the points table, but the battle for the UEFA Champions League spot also intensifies. This season, Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC, Manchester City, Chelsea FC, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have already qualified for the UEFA Champions League from the Premier League.
This is the first time six teams from any league have qualified for the Champions League. Not only that, there is also a chance that another team can qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season, depending on Chelsea's performance in the Conference League final this season.
How do teams qualify for the Champions League from a league?
Till the 2022-23 season, every top-four team from the European Leagues used to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Along with the top four teams, the Europa League winners also qualified for the Champions League next season.
But, from the 2024 season, along with the top four teams and Europa League/Conference League winners, leagues started getting an additional European Performance Spot. EPS is awarded to the league with strong UEFA coefficient performances, which the Premier League earned this season as well.
Premier League teams to qualify for the Champions League every season since 2016
2015-16
In the 2025-16 Champions League season, Chelsea qualified as the champions of the Premier League 2014-15. Manchester City and Arsenal qualified as the second and third finishers of the league.
Meanwhile, Manchester United qualified for the Champions League play-off round as the UEFA Europa League 2014-15 winners.
Leicester City surprised everyone to win the 2015-16 Premier League after a historic season. They entered the Champions League as the champions of England. Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester City qualified as the second to fourth spot finishers.
Chelsea qualified for the Champions League by winning the 2016-17 Premier League. Spurs, who were very close of a title, finished second to qualify for Europe. Manchester City and Liverpool qualified as the third and fourth place finishers.
Meantime, Manchester United, who were sixth in the league qualified after winning the 2016-17 UEFA Europa League.
Manchester City's domination in the Premier League started with winning the 2017-18 season, as they entered the Champions League 2018-19 as the champions of England. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool were the other teams to qualify for Champions League.
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur played an all-England final where Liverpool defeated Spurs by 2-0 to win the title.
After winning the Champions League, Liverpool finished second in the Premier League, just one point behind the champions, Manchester City. Chelsea and Spurs qualified as the third and fourth team from Premier League.
Liverpool finally broke City's Premier League domination as they lifted 2019-20 Premier League title with 18 points lead over Manchester City, who finished second. Manchester United and Chelsea were the other teams to qualify for the Champions League.
Manchester City and Chelsea played an all-English Champions League in 2021, where Chelsea won their second UCL title.
Manchester City again won the Premier League title to qualify for Europe, with Manchester United finishing second in the league. Liverpool and Chelsea were the other tequalified as the third and fourth teams from the Premier League.
Liverpool lost the Champions League final against Real Madrid in the 2021-22 season.
City defended the Premier League title in the 2021-22 season and entered the Champions League 2022-23, which they eventually won, beating Inter Milan in the final.
Liverpool, who lost the Premier League race by just one point, qualified alongside Chelsea and Spurs.
City won their third consecutive Premier League title helped them earn the Champions League spot. Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United qualified for the Champions League 2023-24.
Back-to-back four Premier League titles for City ensured them another go at the Champions League. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Aston Villa were the other teams from Premier League to qualify for the new format Champions Legaue.
Arsenal were the only team from the Premier League to play semi-final that season.
A record six teams qualified for the 2025-26 Champions League season from the Premier League. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea qualified as the top four teams. The EPS allowed an added spot as Newcastle United qualified as the fifth team.
Most English Top Flight Titles: Liverpool equal with United
With their 20th top-flight title, Liverpool FC have now equalled Manchester United for the record of most English top flight titles. Here are the other teams on the list.
With their 20th top-flight title, Liverpool FC have now equalled Manchester United for the record of most English top flight titles. Through the eras of English football, Manchester United and Liverpool FC have made themselves one of the most successful clubs in the league's history.
Founded in 1888, the English Football League started as the Football League, the oldest football league in the world. In 1892, the Football League First Division kicked off and continued till 1991 as the top flight football league in England.
Later, in 1992, the Premier League was created and replaced the Football League First Division as the top flight football league in England.
In this article, we will discuss all the teams with the most titles in England's top flight football. Till now, 24 clubs have been able to lift the top flight title.
10. Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City | 1 title
Leicester City won the Premier League title in 2015-16 season.
Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City have been crowned the champions of English football once. Sheffield United won the league in 1897β98, the tenth season of the Football League First Division. Since then, they have roamed between the first division and second division leagues.
West Bromwich Albion won the league in 1919β20, right after the First World War. Ipswich Town won the competition in 1961β62, while Nottingham Forest won in 1977β78.
Leicester City are the only team to win the league in the Premier League when they lifted the Premier League in a miraculous 2015β16 season.
9. Preston North End, Burnley, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, Derby County | 2 titles
Preston North End, the first ever champion of the Football League, won the title in back-to-back seasons. This made them the first ever team to win a football league and also defend it. They won the league in the 1888β89 and 1889β90 seasons. Preston now plays in the EFL Championship.
Burnley, who recently got promoted to the Premier League this season, won the league twice in the 1920β21 and 1959β60 seasons. Portsmouth won the title first time in the 1948-49 season and then defended the crown in the next season as well.
Spurs, one of the big six of English football, won the league in the 1950β51, 1960β61 seasons. Since then, they have not been able to win the league again. Derby County won the title in the 1971β72 and 1974β75 seasons.
Blackburn Rovers, one of the founding members of the Football League, won the league twice in the 1911β12 and 1913β14 seasons. Then, they were crowned the Premier League champions in 1994β95, when Alan Shearer brought them to glory with 34 goals. But in the next season, they were relegated to the second division.
Huddersfield Town were one of the stronger teams in English football, winning the First Division in three back-to-back seasons in 1923β24, 1924β25 and 1925β26. But, after many promotions and relegations, they now play in the third division in England.
Wolves, who are now competing in the Premier League, won the first-division title in the 1953β54, 1957β58, and 1958β59 seasons.
Leeds United, who also won promotion to the Premier League, won the first division in 1968β69, 1973β74, and 1991β92 seasons. They were the last champions of the Football League First Division before the Premier League took over.
7. Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United | 4 titles
Sheffield Wednesday, the second-oldest professional association football club in England, have won the league four times and are one of the most successful clubs in English football. They won the league in the 1902β03, 1903β04, 1928β29, and 1929β30 seasons.
Newcastle United, one of the biggest names in English football, have spent 93 years in the top tier of English football. They and Sheffield Wednesday won the league in back-to-back seasons. Newcastle won in 1904β05, 1906β07, 1908β09, 1926β27.
6. Sunderland, Chelsea FC | 6 titles
Chelsea FC won their 6th top flight title in 2016-17 season.
Newcastle United's arch-rival, Sunderland, are one of the most underrated teams in tournament history. They were also the first winners of the Football League First Division in the 1892 season. Nicknamed Black Cats, they won the First Division titles in 1891β92, 1892β93, 1894β95, 1901β02, 1912β13, 1935β36.
Chelsea, one of the most prominent names in European football. Before the Premier League era started, Chelsea had only won the First Division league once in the 1954β55 season. But, after Roman Abramovich's takeover, Chelsea evolved as one of the strongest teams in the Premeier League.
In the Premier League era, they won the title in 2004β05, 2005β06, 2009β10, 2014β15, and 2016β17.
Although they have not won the league title in the Premier League era, Aston Villa are still one of the most successful clubs in England's top-tier football. In fact, it was William McGregor, the Aston Villa director, who founded the Football League in 1888, which was the World's First Football League as mentioned earlier.
Not only that, George Ramsay, who was Villa manager in 1886, was the world's first professional football manager.
With 7 titles in 1893β94, 1895β96, 1896β97, 1898β99, 1899β1900, 1909β10, and 1980β81, they still remain one of the oldest clubs to remain in the top-flight football.
4. Everton | 9 titles
Everton team with 1986-87 English First Division League.
Another club with great history and culture that lost the battle in modern football. Although Everton have stayed in the First Division of Football for more than 122 years now, is one of the three clubs to be a founding member of the Football League and Premier League.
Everton won the First Division titles in 1890β91, 1914β15, 1927β28, 1931β32, 1938β39, 1962β63, 1969β70, 1984β85, and 1986β87 seasons. This makes them the club with the fourth most English Top Flight titles.
3. Manchester City | 10 titles
Manchester City with their Premier League title in 2023-24 season.
Since then, they have won 6 Premier League titles, out of which four came in consecutive seasons from 2020 to 2024, which is a record in English top flight football. Before Pep Guardiola, it was Roberto Mancini, who led them to Premier League success in the 2011-12 season, the club's first league title in 45 years.
Till now, Manchester City have won 10 titles in top-flight English football. Their success came in 1936β37, 1967β68, 2011β12, 2013β14, 2017β18, 2018β19, 2020β21, 2021β22, 2022β23, and 2023β24.
Arsenal squad with their 2003-04 Premier League title.
One of the most loved and historical clubs in England, Arsenal, comes in the list as the third club with the most English top-flight titles. They were the second most successful club in the top flight before Manchester United went past them in the Premier League era.
From 1931 to 1938, they won the First Division League five times in 8 seasons, which made them one of the most loved and feared clubs in England. In the Premier League era, they won the league three times in 1997β98, 2001β02, and 2003β04.
Arsenal were crowned the champions of England in 1930β31, 1932β33, 1933β34, 1934β35, 1937β38, 1947β48, 1952β53, 1970β71, 1988β89, 1990β91, 1997β98, 2001β02, 2003β04.
Liverpool FC after wining the 2024-25 Premier League title.
After Liverpool FC's success in the Premier League 2024-25, they have now equalled Manchester United's record for most English Top Flight titles with 20 titles.
Both Liverpool and Manchester United are among the most popular football teams in World football. Liverpool were ahead of Manchester United in terms of top-flight titles, but Manchester United's resurgence under Sir Alex Ferguson left them behind.
Manchester United with their Premier League title in 2012-13 season.
In the Premier League era, Manchester United won the most titles. Their 13 Premier League titles are yet to be matched by any club, although they won the league title last time in the 2012-13 season.
Meantime, in the Premier League era, Liverpool have only won the league title twice, in the 2019-20 and 2024-25 seasons.
Manchester United have won the league in 1907β08, 1910β11, 1951β52, 1955β56, 1956β57, 1964β65, 1966β67, 1992β93, 1993β94, 1995β96, 1996β97, 1998β99, 1999β2000, 2000β01, 2002β03, 2006β07, 2007β08, 2008β09, 2010β11, 2012β13.
Meantime, Liverpool FC won the league in 1900β01, 1905β06, 1921β22, 1922β23, 1946β47, 1963β64, 1965β66, 1972β73, 1975β76, 1976β77, 1978β79, 1979β80, 1981β82, 1982β83,1983β84, 1985β86, 1987β88, 1989β90, 2019β20, 2024β25.
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