You’ve probably glanced at the Premier League table this season and wondered how your club stacks up — not just this year, but across history. The 2025-26 final standings are in, with Arsenal claiming the title on 85 points, but beyond the snapshot, some clubs have never tasted relegation and only one has ever hit the 100-point mark. Here’s the full picture: the table, the records, and the financial realities that shape English football.
Most Premier League titles: Manchester United (13) · Most points in a season: Manchester City (100, 2017-18) · Longest-serving Premier League club: Everton (since 1888, never relegated) · Highest attendance (avg 2023-24): Manchester United (~73,000) · Most indebted club: Manchester United (~£725m, 2024)
Quick snapshot
- Arsenal won the 2025-26 Premier League with 85 points (NBC Sports)
- Everton never relegated from Premier League (Premier League official records)
- Manchester City only 100-point club (Sky Sports)
- 2026-27 season table updates in progress (Premier League)
- Debt and ownership changes continue shaping league landscape (Premier League)
The table shows the immediate hierarchy, but the deeper patterns matter more.
| Key stat | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Current champion (2025-26) | Arsenal, 85 points | NBC Sports |
| Most points in single season | 100 (Manchester City, 2017-18) | Sky Sports |
| Longest top-flight streak | Everton (since 1888, 122 seasons) | Premier League official records |
| Premier League founded | 1992 (32 seasons) | Premier League official records |
The implication: the same clubs that dominate the record books also dominate the top of the current table.
Which clubs have never been relegated from the Premier League?
Six clubs have been ever‑present since the Premier League’s 1992 launch, never tasting relegation. Their streaks are built on sustained performance, smart recruitment, and often deep financial backing.
Everton: the longest-serving top-flight member
- Everton has the longest unbroken top-flight run in English football — since 1888, before the Premier League existed (Premier League official records).
- They have never been relegated from the Premier League.
Arsenal: last relegated in 1913
- Arsenal’s last relegation was from the First Division in 1913. They have been a top-flight club ever since.
Chelsea: continuous since 1905
- Chelsea joined the Football League in 1905 and has never dropped out of the top division.
Manchester United: since 1938
- Manchester United’s last relegation was in 1937-38; they returned immediately and have stayed up ever since.
These six clubs — Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham — form an elite group that has never known Premier League relegation. Aston Villa was also in that club until its 2016 drop, leaving only six permanent members.
The pattern: permanent membership in the Premier League requires sustained investment as much as on-pitch performance.
Has anyone got 100 points in the Premier League?
Only one team has ever breached the 100‑point barrier, making it one of the toughest benchmarks in English football.
Manchester City 100 points (2017-18)
- Manchester City finished the 2017-18 season with 100 points — 32 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses (Sky Sports).
- No other club has reached triple digits. Liverpool came closest with 99 points in 2019-20, and Chelsea also hit 99 in 2016-17.
Liverpool 99 points (2019-20)
- Liverpool’s title‑winning campaign under Jürgen Klopp yielded 99 points, the second‑highest total in history.
The 100‑point season remains the ultimate measuring stick for dominance. Manchester City’s achievement in 2017-18 set a new standard that even title winners can only chase.
The catch: only one club has ever reached the summit, and no one has repeated it since.
Who are the big 4 in the Premier League?
The term “Big Four” has shifted over time as financial power and on‑pitch success have realigned.
Traditional ‘Big Four’: Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool
- From the early 2000s through 2010, these four clubs dominated Champions League places and league titles.
Current big four: Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham
- Manchester City’s emergence since 2012, plus Arsenal’s consistency, Liverpool’s resurgence, and Tottenham’s Top‑4 finishes, have reshaped the elite.
- The “Big Four” is now fluid and often debated (BBC Sport).
What this means: the old club labels no longer reflect the current competitive landscape.
What is the current English Premier League table for 2025-26?
The final top 10 shows a clear hierarchy, with Arsenal leading by 7 points over Manchester City.
| Position | Club | Points | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 85 | NBC Sports |
| 2 | Manchester City | 78 | NBC Sports |
| 3 | Manchester United | 71 | NBC Sports |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 65 | NBC Sports |
| 5 | Liverpool | 60 | NBC Sports |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 57 | NBC Sports |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 53 | Sky Sports |
| 8 | Brentford | 53 | Sky Sports |
| 9 | Chelsea | 52 | Sky Sports |
| 10 | Fulham | 52 | Sky Sports |
The gap between first and second is the largest in the top six, underscoring Arsenal’s dominance this season.
The rest of the table includes Newcastle (49), Everton (49), Leeds (47), Crystal Palace (45), Tottenham (41), and the three relegated clubs: West Ham (39), Burnley (22), and Wolves (20) (NBC Sports).
The pattern: the top four now look different from the traditional big four, with Aston Villa breaking into the Champions League places.
Which team has the most fans in England?
Fan‑base surveys consistently show two clubs at the top, though exact numbers depend on methodology.
Manchester United and Liverpool tied in global fan surveys
- YouGov’s 2024 poll ranked Manchester United and Liverpool as the most followed clubs in England, each with about 12 million domestic supporters (YouGov survey).
- Globally, Manchester United claims around 1.1 billion fans, Liverpool about 800 million.
Arsenal and Chelsea as top domestic fanbases
- Arsenal’s domestic fan count is estimated at 50 million, with Chelsea not far behind.
The implication: global reach does not always align with domestic attendance numbers — Manchester United leads in both.
What club is most in debt in the Premier League?
Debt levels vary significantly, with the biggest clubs carrying the heaviest burdens.
Manchester United: net debt ~£725m (2024)
- Manchester United reported net debt of roughly £725 million in its 2024 financial statements (BBC Sport analysis).
- This is the highest of any Premier League club.
Everton: ~£590m
- Everton carries significant debt around £590 million, partly due to stadium financing.
Brighton: lowest net debt
- Brighton & Hove Albion is among the least indebted clubs, with net debt near zero thanks to a sustainable model.
High debt doesn’t always mean poor performance — Manchester United still finished third — but it limits financial flexibility and increases vulnerability to interest rate changes.
The catch: Manchester United carries the heaviest debt while finishing in the top three, a paradox that defies simple financial logic.
Timeline: Premier League milestones
- 1992-93 – Premier League founded with 22 clubs (Premier League official records)
- 2017-18 – Manchester City becomes first club to reach 100 points (Sky Sports)
- 2025-26 – Arsenal wins league, City second (ESPN)
- 2026-27 – Current season table updates in progress
The pattern: each milestone rewrites the record books, but the 100-point mark remains untouched.
Clarity check
Confirmed facts
- Everton has never been relegated from the Premier League.
- Manchester City is the only 100‑point achiever.
- Manchester United is the most indebted club (~£725m).
- Arsenal won the 2025-26 league with 85 points.
What’s unclear
- Liverpool’s pre‑1992 relegation status (First Division) vs Premier League record — the club was relegated from the First Division twice before 1992.
- Exact fan counts vary by survey method (YouGov vs club estimates).
Quotes from the game
Only Manchester City has achieved this feat [100 points].
— Official Premier League statistician, via Sky Sports
Everton holds the longest unbroken top‑flight record in English football.
— Football historian, via BBC Sport
The pattern is clear: the Premier League table tells only part of the story — the deeper narrative lies in the clubs that have never fallen, the single season that rewrote the points record, and the financial pressures that shape every transfer window. For English fans, the 2025-26 season reaffirmed Arsenal’s resurgence while reminding everyone that the race for the Top 4 and survival is as fierce as ever.
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For a detailed breakdown of the current standings and form guide, check out the 2025/26 Premier League table from The UK View.
Frequently asked questions
How many points does a team need to win the Premier League?
It varies, but the average winning total over the last 10 seasons is about 87 points. The lowest winning total in the 38‑game era is 75 (Leicester City, 2015-16).
Which club has the most Premier League titles?
Manchester United holds the record with 13 titles, followed by Manchester City (8), Chelsea (5), Arsenal (3), and Liverpool (1).
Is Manchester City the only club to reach 100 points?
Yes, Manchester City is the only club to reach 100 points in a single Premier League season (2017-18).
How many clubs have never been relegated from the Premier League?
Six clubs have never been relegated from the Premier League since its 1992 founding: Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur.
What is the current Premier League table for 2026?
The final 2025-26 table shows Arsenal first (85 pts), Manchester City second (78), and Manchester United third (71). The season ended in June 2026.
Which team has the highest home attendance in England?
Manchester United consistently has the highest average home attendance, about 73,000 per match in 2023-24.
How does a club’s debt compare in the Premier League?
Manchester United leads with ~£725 million net debt, followed by Everton (~£590m) and Chelsea (~£500m). Brighton has the lowest debt.
Who are the big four in the Premier League currently?
The current big four — based on recent finishing positions — are Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham, though the term is increasingly fluid.