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Premier League Champions List: Who Won Each Year?

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Who are all of the past Premier League champions? Let's first talk about the sport.

They call soccer "the beautiful game" and for good reason. Eleven players on each side run around a massive pitch for 90 minutes, looking for the smallest windows of opportunity to score. It's hard to top the excitement in a solo-run or the intensity that builds up as a player lines up for a penalty kick.

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When looking at the English football league system, it's hard to rival the talent of players that make up the Premier League. Some of the best players in the world join the Premier League because simply put, it's the most important league in Europe.

The English Football League has undergone significant changes since its inception in 1888. From 1888-1892, the league was simply called the Football League. In 1892, a rival league called the Football Alliance was absorbed by the Football League, creating Football League First Division. Finally in 1992, the larger clubs in the league formed the FA Premier League, the highest division of English football. We are looking back at every single Premier League champion since 2000.

1.) 2021-22: Manchester City

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  • Runner up: Liverpool

Since Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan purchased Manchester City in 2008, the club has spent nearly two billion pounds in transfers. That money is not going to waste, with City winning six titles since Mansour came to the club. City was a single point above Liverpool heading into the last match-day this season. After some comeback goals from substitutes, City won their final game 3-2 to become Premier League champions.

2.) 2020-21: Manchester City

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  • Runner up: Manchester United

The 2020-21 campaign for Manchester City was really a no contest. Pep Guardiola had his squad in prime form this season, winning a league best 27 games. They would win the Premier League by a twelve point margin this season. They clinched the title with three games remaining in the season, a show of pure dominance by City this year.

3.) 2019-20: Liverpool

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  • Runner up: Manchester City

The 2019-20 Premier League season was one completely dominated by Liverpool. They set the record for earliest title win, biggest point lead, and most consecutive home wins in a single season. They finished the season with 99 points, 18 more points than that of second place.

4.) 2018-19: Manchester City

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  • Runner up: Liverpool

In a highly contested season, Manchester City was able to claim another Premier League title. City would win their last fourteen league games and held a one point lead over Liverpool heading into the last match day. After securing a win, City was crowned Premier League champions with 98 points.

5.) 2017-18: Manchester City

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  • Runner up: Manchester United

The 2017-18 season was the Premier Leagues proper introduction to manager Pep Guardiola. City broke the record for points, most wins, most away wins, most goals, and most consecutive wins in a season. They finished the year with a league record 100 points.

6.) 2016-17: Chelsea

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  • Runner up: Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea dominated the 2016-17 Premier League season and took home some hardware because of it. They clinched the season title with two games left after taking down West Bromwich Albion 1-0. They finished the season with 93 points, seven more points than Tottenham who finished second.

7.) 2015-16: Leicester City

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  • Runner up: Arsenal

If I had a time machine and could go back and change anything in life, I would bet the house on Leicester City to win the 2015-16 title. In one of the biggest upsets in sports history, Leicester claimed the Premier League title despite being given 5000-1 odds at the start of the year. This is truly one of the greatest cinderella stories in sports.

8.) 2014-15: Chelsea

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  • Runner up: Manchester City

2015 was a year that can be as characterized as the return of Chelsea, as they would become Premier League champions for the first time since 2010. They claimed the feat with three games left in the season after defeating Crystal Palace 1-0. They finished the season with 87 points.

9.) 2013-14: Manchester City

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  • Runner up: Liverpool

Liverpool had a clear lock on the title until they took a loss and a draw in two of the last three season matches. City took full advantage and would claim the title on the last match day with a 2-0 win over West Ham. United finished the season with 86 points.

10.) 2012-13: Manchester United

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  • Runner up: Manchester City

Manchester United was absolutely dominant in 2013, winning the Premier League with four games remaining in the season. This was their 13th premier league title over and the most recent the club has won. They finished with 89 points, 11 more than Manchester City in second.

11.) 2011-12: Manchester City

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  • Runner up: Manchester United

There are few Premier League seasons as hotly contested as the 2011-12 season. Despite being tied in points at 89, Manchester City claimed the title over Manchester United via goal differentials. This is the only time the Premier League has been determined by goal differential and is highly regarded as one of the greatest Premier League seasons ever.

12.) 2010-11: Manchester United

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  • Runner up: Chelsea

Manchester United secured their 2011 Premier League title after a tie with Blackburn rovers in mid-May. They topped the table by 11 points, showing how dominant they were throughout the whole season. United manager Nemanja Vidić was awarded Premier League Manager of the Season.

13.) 2009-2010: Chelsea

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  • Runner up: Manchester United

Despite Manchester United being in the middle of an unprecedented streak of title wins, Chelsea spoiled the day and claimed the title. Chelsea had a one point lead heading into the last match day, and that would prove no challenge for them. They would defeat Wigan Athletic 8-0 to become Premier League champions.

14.) 2008-09: Manchester United

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  • Runner up: Liverpool

Cristiano Ronaldo's final season in his first stint at Manchester United ended per usual, with a trophy. Despite dropping games to second place Liverpool throughout the season, United was able to win the Premier League by four points this year. They would finish with 90 points total.

15.) 2007-08: Manchester United

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  • Runner up: Chelsea

Get used to seeing Manchester United in the next couple of spots in this list, because this was one of the most dominant stretch's in the clubs history. Chelsea and United were tied in points headed into the last match day this season. Chelsea would draw 1-1 with Bolton Wanderers while United defeated Wigan Athletic 2-0, crowning them champions.

16.) 2006-07: Manchester United

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  • Runner up: Chelsea

Manchester United began their five title in four year campaign after winning the Premier League in 2007. They held a seven point lead with two games left in the season, clinching the title for them. They finished the season with 89 points and Ronaldo finished third overall in goals scored across the Premier League.

17.) 2005-06: Chelsea

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  • Runner up: Manchester United

There was no team nearly as dominant as Chelsea during their 2006 campaign in the Premier League. They finished the season with 91 points, eight more than Manchester United in second place. Frank Lampard was Chelseas leading scoring this season, netting 16 goals throughout the year.

18.) 2004-05: Chelsea

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  • Runner up: Arsenal

Chelsea had an unreal run in 2005, claiming a number of records that have since been broken. They had 29 wins across the season, as well as breaking the most points in a season record. They would finish with 95 points, twelve more than Arsenal in second place. Frank Lampard again was the leading scorer for Chelsea, netting 13 goals during their 2005 campaign.

19.) 2003-04: Arsenal

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  • Runner up: Chelsea

Arsenal has one of the most passionate fanbases in all of english football, and their 2004 campaign was one to remember. They went unbeaten throughout the entire year, finishing the season with 26 wins and 12 draws, claiming 90 points throughout the season, eleven more than that of second place. Arsenal's Thierry Henry led the entire Premier League in scoring, netting a sensational 30 goals.

20.) 2002-03: Manchester United

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  • Runner up: Arsenal

Arsenal looked to have complete control of the 2002-2003 Premier League season before a complete collapse at the end of the year. They were unbeaten throughout 30 consecutive Premier League games before finally losing. United would take full advantage and edge above Arsenal with a few games remaining, finishing the season with 83 points opposed to Arsenals 78, giving them the title. Ruud Van Nistelrooy led scoring for United and the entire Premier League, with 25 goals.

21.) 2001-02: Arsenal

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  • Runner up: Liverpool

Arsenal had an absolutely epic year in 2002, winning multiple trophies across the season. They would claim the FA cup and shortly after just five days later, they would become Premier League champions. They finished the season with 87 points, seven more than Liverpool in second place. The title race was fairly close between four teams throughout the season, but Arsenal edged away at the end of the year to claim the title.

22.) 2000-01: Manchester United

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  • Runner up: Arsenal

Manchester United claimed another Premier League title in 2001 in complete dominance. They finished the year with 80 points, ten more than Arsenal in second place. Teddy Sheringham would lead all scorers for Manchester United, netting 15 goals throughout the year.

23.) 1999-00: Manchester United

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  • Runner up: Arsenal

There was absolutely no team that came close to Manchester United during their 2000 campaign. United only lost three games the entire season, finishing with 91 points. Second place Arsenal only had 73 points, meaning that United won the league by a margin of 18 points (6 wins worth of points). Dwight Yorke led scoring for United, putting in 20 goals throughout the season.

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