Top 10 EPL Teams With the Most Trophies: Which Is the Most Successful Club in England?

The debate over the most successful club in England usually comes down to Liverpool and Manchester United. Both have dominated English football across several generations, while Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea have built substantial trophy collections of their own.

This ranking compares the 10 most decorated clubs currently competing in, or historically associated with, the English Premier League era. It uses commonly cited totals for major competitive honours, including league titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup, major UEFA competitions and recognised global titles. Exact totals can differ when sources include or exclude the Community Shield, European Super Cup and other super cups.

The 10 EPL teams with the most trophies

The figures are best read as a comparison rather than an official single table. Some trophy lists count the Community Shield and other super cups; others count only major competitive competitions. That distinction can change the order or widen the gap between clubs.

Liverpool or Manchester United: who is the most successful club in England?

Liverpool has the stronger European record, with six European Cup or Champions League victories and three UEFA Cup wins. Its collection of League Cups is also the largest in English football. Manchester United, however, has won more top-flight league titles and has the deeper FA Cup record in some commonly used comparisons.

So the answer depends on the measurement. If total major honours are counted, Liverpool is often placed narrowly first. If league titles and sustained Premier League dominance carry the greatest weight, Manchester United has the strongest case. Neither club can be called the undisputed leader without first defining which competitions matter.

How the other leading English clubs compare

Arsenal

Arsenal’s position is built on domestic success. The club has won 13 league titles and holds the record for FA Cup victories. Its trophy cabinet is less extensive in European competition than those of Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea, but its domestic consistency keeps it firmly among England’s elite.

Manchester City

Manchester City has moved rapidly up the list after an exceptional period in the Premier League. Multiple league titles, domestic cups, the Champions League and the Club World Cup have transformed City from a traditional top-flight club into one of Europe’s most decorated modern sides.

Chelsea

Chelsea’s honours are unusually balanced across domestic and European competitions. The club has won the Champions League twice, the Europa League twice and the FA Cup several times. Its League Cup victories and recent global titles also make it one of England’s most successful clubs since the start of the Premier League.

Tottenham, Aston Villa and Everton

These clubs have strong historical records but their most productive periods came at different times. Tottenham has a notable collection of FA Cups, League Cups and UEFA trophies. Aston Villa combines several early league titles with the 1982 European Cup. Everton’s total is driven mainly by nine league titles and five FA Cups.

Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers

Newcastle and Blackburn complete the top 10 in most broad lists of English club honours. Newcastle’s historic league and FA Cup wins give it a substantial record despite a long wait for another major trophy. Blackburn’s three league titles and six FA Cups remain central to its place among England’s historic clubs.

Why trophy rankings can look different

There is no universal definition of a club’s trophy total. A ranking may include only major senior competitions, or it may also add the Community Shield, UEFA Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. Some lists count defunct competitions such as the European Cup Winners’ Cup, while others separate them from current UEFA tournaments.

For a fair comparison, the most useful approach is to state the method before listing the clubs. League titles, FA Cups, League Cups and major European trophies provide a clearer measure of competitive success than a simple total that quietly mixes major finals with seasonal curtain-raisers.

Frequently asked questions

Which English club has won the most trophies?

Liverpool and Manchester United are the two leading candidates. Liverpool is often listed first in all-major-honours tables, while Manchester United has the stronger league-title record. The result changes according to the competitions included.

Which club has won the most Premier League titles?

Manchester United has won the most Premier League titles. Its strongest period came under Sir Alex Ferguson, when the club repeatedly finished first from the early 1990s through the 2012–13 season.

Which English club has won the most FA Cups?

Arsenal has won the most FA Cups. That record is a major reason the club ranks so highly in lists of the most successful English football teams.

Has Manchester City become one of England’s most successful clubs?

Yes. Manchester City’s modern run of Premier League titles, domestic cups, Champions League success and global honours has placed it among England’s leading clubs. Its historic total is now well ahead of most teams outside the traditional elite.