Since the Premier League’s launch in 1992, the competition has showcased some truly unforgettable sides — teams so dominant and memorable that they’ve secured permanent places in football history. Manchester United remain the most decorated club of the modern era, claiming the title 13 times during two hugely successful decades.

In more recent years, Manchester City have emerged as the dominant force in English football, collecting eight league crowns and establishing their own period of superiority. Elsewhere, clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have also produced title-winning teams that remain cherished by their supporters.

However, simply counting trophies doesn’t necessarily determine which champions were the greatest. Comparing them is far more complicated. To help settle the debate, we turned to artificial intelligence. By analysing factors like playing style, points totals and overall achievements, ChatGPT helped compile a ranking of the 10 best Premier League title-winning teams ever.

10

Leicester City – 2015/16

What AI said: “Biggest underdog story in football history. 5000/1 odds to win the league.”

Few sporting stories rival the shock delivered by Leicester City during the 2015/16 season. After narrowly avoiding relegation the year before, the Foxes dismissed manager Nigel Pearson and appointed Claudio Ranieri, who was best known in England for his earlier spell at Chelsea.

Ranieri assembled an unlikely title-winning squad. N’Golo Kante arrived from Caen for just £5.6 million, Riyad Mahrez had previously joined for only £400,000 from Le Havre, and alongside players such as Jamie Vardy, Robert Huth and Kasper Schmeichel, Leicester produced one of the most astonishing triumphs football has ever seen. Starting the season as 5000/1 outsiders, they defied every expectation to become Premier League champions.

9

Blackburn Rovers – 1994/95

What AI said: “One of the few teams to disrupt the big clubs and win a Premier League title.”

Long before Leicester’s fairy tale, Blackburn Rovers stunned English football by winning the 1994/95 title under Kenny Dalglish. The Lancashire club certainly had quality — particularly Alan Shearer, who scored an incredible 34 goals that season and would later become the Premier League’s all-time top scorer — but they were far from a collection of global superstars.

Players like Tim Sherwood, Colin Hendry, Graeme Le Saux and Chris Sutton were dependable performers rather than headline-grabbing names. Nevertheless, that squad produced an unforgettable campaign that transformed them into legends at Ewood Park.

Their title success was confirmed in dramatic fashion on the final day with a 2–1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. For years afterwards, the result was used as a painful reminder for Reds supporters, especially given Dalglish’s legendary history with the club. Blackburn’s triumph served as an early example of an underdog breaking the established order, coming just as Manchester United were beginning a period of sustained dominance.

8

Manchester City – 2018/19

What AI said: “Beat Liverpool by 1 point and won a domestic treble (PL, FA Cup, League Cup).”

The 2018/19 title race between Manchester City and Liverpool remains one of the most thrilling in Premier League history. Pep Guardiola’s relentless City side narrowly beat Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool by a single point — 98 to 97 — despite the Reds losing only once all season.

That solitary defeat proved decisive. In their pivotal clash at the Etihad Stadium, John Stones produced a dramatic goal-line clearance after a mix-up with Ederson, preventing what would have been a Liverpool equaliser by a margin of just 11 millimetres. City ultimately won the match 2–1, a moment that perfectly illustrated how fine the margins were that season.

From there, Guardiola’s team finished strongly with 14 consecutive victories, showing remarkable composure during the run-in. They also recorded 10 clean sheets during that stretch, effectively shutting down Liverpool’s hopes of overtaking them.

7

Manchester United – 2007/08

What AI said: “Won the Premier League and Champions League; Ronaldo scored 31 goals.”

Manchester United’s 2007/08 title-winning campaign combined attacking flair with defensive solidity. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side topped the table with 87 points, finishing two ahead of Chelsea. Their forward line of Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez caused problems for defences throughout the season.

Ronaldo in particular enjoyed a remarkable year, scoring 31 league goals to claim the Golden Boot as well as the European Golden Shoe and the first of his five Ballon d’Or awards. United’s counter-attacking threat, tactical organisation and relentless energy made them both exciting and ruthlessly effective.

At the back, they were just as formidable. The central defensive pairing of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic proved one of the finest in Premier League history, while Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick provided tireless protection in midfield. United conceded only 22 league goals all season — the best defensive record in the division — with Edwin van der Sar offering calm leadership from goal. Ferguson lifting the trophy was becoming a familiar sight too, as it marked the third consecutive title for the club.

6

Liverpool – 2019/20

What AI said: “Ended a 30-year title drought with a record-breaking early title clinch.”

Liverpool’s 2019/20 title triumph was not merely a victory — it was an emphatic statement. Jurgen Klopp’s side collected 99 points, winning 32 of their 38 matches, remaining unbeaten at Anfield and clinching the title with a record seven games still to play.

The success ended a 30-year wait for the league title, achieved through overwhelming dominance rather than a narrow finish. Liverpool possessed the league’s strongest defence alongside a devastating attack led by Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.

Some critics have attempted to downplay the achievement due to the season’s COVID-19 interruption. Yet Liverpool were already 25 points clear when the campaign paused. Their title was never in doubt — it had effectively been secured long before football resumed. The pandemic delayed the celebrations, but it didn’t diminish one of the most commanding seasons English football has ever witnessed.

5

Chelsea – 2004/05

What AI said: “Most dominant defensive season ever (only 15 goals conceded).”

Chelsea’s 2004/05 title win under Jose Mourinho was built on tactical discipline and defensive brilliance. In his first season at Stamford Bridge, Mourinho transformed the Blues into a ruthlessly efficient machine, turning the phrase “defence wins titles” into undeniable fact.

Chelsea conceded just 15 goals all season — a Premier League record that still stands today. Mourinho masterminded the system, with John Terry and Ricardo Carvalho forming a dominant centre-back partnership, while Claude Makelele revolutionised the role of the defensive midfielder.

Although other managers have won the league in their first season, few have done so with such authority. Mourinho’s Chelsea combined organisation, resilience and confidence to produce one of the most complete campaigns the league has seen.

4

Manchester City – 2023/24

What AI said: “First team in English top-flight history to win four consecutive league titles.”

Manchester City continued redefining success during the 2023/24 season. By winning 18 of their final 20 matches, Pep Guardiola’s side overtook Arsenal and secured the title — becoming the first English team ever to win the league four years in a row.

Phil Foden was named the Premier League’s Young Player of the Year, while Rodri later became the first Premier League-based Ballon d’Or winner since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008. By that stage, however, City’s success had become almost routine, with the sight of sky-blue ribbons on the trophy beginning to feel familiar.​​​​​​​

3

Manchester United – 1998/99

What AI said: “Though not the best points tally, they won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League in the same season. Ultimate achievement.”

The 1990s marked the start of Sir Alex Ferguson’s era of dominance at Manchester United. Their sharp white kits became symbolic of a team that would soon establish an unprecedented grip on English football.

The 1998/99 season delivered the famous treble — Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League — with stars such as David Beckham, Roy Keane, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville forming the backbone of an extraordinary squad.

United lost just three league matches that season, although 13 draws kept the title race competitive. Ultimately, Andy Cole’s winner against Tottenham on the final day secured the club’s 12th league championship and cemented their growing dominance.

2

Manchester City – 2017/18

What AI said: “Broke multiple records – most points, wins, and goals in a single PL season.”

Manchester City’s 2017/18 team set new standards for attacking football. Pep Guardiola’s side collected 100 points, scored 106 goals and lost only twice, dropping just 14 points throughout the entire campaign.

Despite needing a late goal at Southampton on the final day to reach the century mark, their superiority had been clear for months. Heavy victories became commonplace, including a 7–2 win, a 6–0 triumph and multiple five-goal performances.

It was only Guardiola’s second season in charge, yet the transformation was dramatic. City quickly evolved from Manchester United’s neighbours into the Premier League’s most formidable force.​​​​​​​

1

Arsenal – 2003/04

What AI said: “The only team to go an entire Premier League season unbeaten. Unique achievement in English football history.”

Many champions have experienced periods of dominance, but Arsenal’s 2003/04 “Invincibles” achieved something far rarer: an entire season without defeat. Their 12 draws have occasionally been used to question the scale of their brilliance, particularly given Preston North End had previously achieved an unbeaten season more than a century earlier.

But a team featuring an immortal backbone of Tony Adams, Patrick Vieira, and Thierry Henry – spearheaded by Arsene Wenger – were able to pick their fights and finish a 38-game season having never once let their opponents write the final script. The resilience and focus that must’ve taken will be a secret only those inside that legendary side will ever fully understand, even if we put them third in our own ranking away from AI.