Top 15 Most Iconic Premier League Champions

The 2024/25 Premier League season concluded with Liverpool securing their 20th English top-flight title, adding a new chapter to the league’s storied history. Since its inception in 1992, the Premier League has crowned 33 champions, with seven different clubs claiming the coveted trophy. Each season tells a unique tale of triumph, and our team has ranked the 15 most dominant and memorable Premier League champions based on their performances, impact, and legacy.

15. Manchester United 1998/99
After Arsenal interrupted Manchester United’s dominance in the prior season, the Red Devils revamped their squad. With £28 million invested in Dwight Yorke, Jaap Stam, and Jesper Blomqvist, United roared back. Under Sir Alex Ferguson, they lost only three matches across 38 rounds, clinching the title with a tense 1-0 win over Tottenham on the final day. United finished with 78 points, edging out Arsenal by a single point to claim their fifth Premier League crown.

14. Blackburn Rovers 1994/95
The 1994/95 season, the last with 22 teams, delivered a thrilling climax. Blackburn Rovers secured their third top-flight title, pipping Manchester United by one point. Despite a 2-1 loss to Liverpool in the final round, United’s 1-1 draw against West Ham handed Rovers the crown. Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton’s 49 combined goals powered Blackburn to 89 points, with United finishing on 88. Eric Cantona’s 10-match ban for an infamous fan incident also tilted the scales.

13. Manchester City 2023/24
Manchester City made history as the first team to win four consecutive Premier League titles. Pep Guardiola’s squad faced stiff competition from Arsenal and Liverpool, with the latter fading in the spring. The turning point came in a rescheduled matchday 34 clash against Tottenham, where City’s victory propelled them past Arsenal. Finishing with 91 points to Arsenal’s 89, City cemented their legacy as a dominant force.

12. Manchester United 2012/13
Robin van Persie’s arrival from Arsenal, where he scored 26 goals and added nine assists, supercharged Manchester United. This season was poignant as Sir Alex Ferguson’s final campaign, and he bowed out with his 13th Premier League title. The Red Devils’ triumph marked their last league success to date, with only two runner-up finishes since. United’s six trophies in this era excluded further Premier League glory.

11. Arsenal 2001/02
Celebrating the Premier League’s 10th season, Arsenal emerged victorious in a four-way race with Newcastle, Liverpool, and Manchester United. A pivotal 1-0 win at Old Trafford, courtesy of Sylvain Wiltord’s strike in a rescheduled round 35 match, sealed the title. Arsène Wenger’s side was relentless, dropping just six points from mid-December 2001, proving their championship mettle.

10. Manchester United 1992/93
This season launched Manchester United’s Premier League dynasty under Sir Alex Ferguson. A mid-season signing of Eric Cantona from Leeds sparked a turnaround after a sluggish start that saw United languishing in 10th. They surged to the top, finishing 10 points clear of Aston Villa to claim their first league title in 26 years, setting the stage for years of dominance.

9. Manchester United 2008/09
With a formidable defense led by Nemanja Vidić, Rio Ferdinand, and goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, plus an attack featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, and Carlos Tevez, United were nearly unstoppable. The title race against Chelsea went to the final round, with Chelsea holding a one-point lead. United’s resilience secured the championship, showcasing their depth and quality.

But Chelsea couldn’t finish the job at home, settling for a 1-1 draw after conceding a 90th-minute equalizer to Bolton. Meanwhile, Manchester United did what was required, defeating Wigan 2-0. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side edged Chelsea by two points to retain the Premier League title.

8. Chelsea 2009/10

Before Manchester City etched their name in history with four straight titles, United stood on the verge of a similar feat. But Chelsea derailed their ambitions. Just like in 2007/08, the Blues entered the final day a single point ahead of United. This time, there was no last-minute drama, Chelsea demolished Wigan 8-0, with Didier Drogba scoring a hat-trick and Nicolas Anelka adding two more.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side also set a new Premier League record with 103 goals in a season, a mark that stood for eight years. Ancelotti captured the title in his first campaign, though he was dismissed shortly after. This triumph marked Chelsea’s third top-flight crown.

7. Manchester City 2018/19

This was one of the most intense title races the Premier League has seen. Liverpool and Manchester City pushed each other to the limit, with the title decided only on the final day. Liverpool ended the campaign on 97 points, enough to win the league in nearly any other season. But not this one.

City, relentless under Pep Guardiola, won their last 14 matches and edged Liverpool by a single point. On the final day, they fell behind early but rallied with four goals to secure the title. Liverpool fans would have to wait, but not for long.

6. Liverpool 2019/20

A season marked by a global pandemic and a months-long suspension, yet Liverpool remained unstoppable. Jürgen Klopp’s team finally ended a 30-year wait for a league title, dominating from start to finish. They dropped just two points in their first 27 matches and lost only three games all season.

With Alisson and Van Dijk commanding the defense and the front three of Mané, Firmino, and Salah in devastating form, Liverpool scored 85 goals and conceded just 33. This was their 19th English title and their first in the Premier League era.

5. Manchester City 2011/12

While 2018/19 was dramatic, City’s 2011/12 triumph was nothing short of legendary. Locked on points with Manchester United going into the final round, City needed a win to secure the title.

United beat Sunderland 1-0, while City trailed QPR 2-1 deep into stoppage time. Then, Edin Džeko scored in the 92nd minute, and moments later, Sergio Agüero delivered one of football’s most iconic moments, snatching the winner and sealing City’s first Premier League crown with a shout of “Agueroooo!” heard around the world.

4. Leicester City 2015/16

The ultimate underdog story. A year after narrowly avoiding relegation, Leicester stunned the football world by winning the league. While the usual contenders faltered, the Foxes capitalized with consistency, spirit, and brilliant individual performances.

They finished the season with 81 points, ten ahead of second-placed Arsenal. In a league dominated by financial powerhouses, Leicester’s fairy-tale triumph remains one of sport’s most astonishing achievements.

3. Chelsea 2004/05

José Mourinho’s introduction to English football couldn’t have been more emphatic. In his debut season, he led Chelsea to their first Premier League title, collecting 95 points and finishing 12 clear at the top.

The Blues lost just once all season and conceded a mere 15 goals, a record that still stands. In an era of high-scoring games, that kind of defensive solidity is unlikely to be matched again.

2. Manchester City 2017/18

In Guardiola’s second season, City were simply untouchable. They scored 106 goals, an average of 2.7 per game, on their way to a 100-point season, the highest in Premier League history.

Despite the lack of a tight title race, their breathtaking football and sheer dominance make this campaign one of the greatest ever.

1. Arsenal 2003/04

Topping the list: Arsenal’s Invincibles. No other team has gone unbeaten through an entire Premier League season. The Gunners won 26 games and drew 12 across 38 matches, in an unparalleled display of consistency and resilience.

They may not have scored the most goals or amassed the most points, but no feat in Premier League history has matched the 2003/04 Arsenal side’s unbeaten run.