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AnonPoet: 7:49am On May 29
Let’s be honest, football is about glory. Tactics are nice, skills are great, but at the end of the day, fans want their teams lifting trophies. Some English clubs have mastered the art of winning so well, they’ve turned silverware into a tradition.

So who’s really running the trophy table in English football history? We’re not counting glorified friendlies like the Community Shield or random intercontinental showpieces. This list is based on major trophies: Premier League/First Division, FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League, Europa League, Cup Winners’ Cup, and the Conference League.

Here’s how the true giants stack up:

1. Liverpool – 47 Major Trophies
From the glory days of the '70s and '80s to their 21st-century revival, Liverpool are the kings of English football silverware. The Jurgen Klopp era brought back the spark, and with the 2024/25 English Premier League title added by Arne Slot, they now sit on the throne with 47 major honours.

2. Manchester United – 44 Major Trophies
United fans will forever sing Sir Alex Ferguson’s name, and rightly so. The bulk of their glory came under his reign, with 13 Premier League titles alone. They’ve slowed down a bit recently, but the 2024 FA Cup win over City proved they’re still in the mix.

3. Arsenal – 30 Major Trophies
the Invincibles? That was the last time Arsenal won the league, but they've remained FA Cup specialists since. Arteta added a modern twist to their tradition of success, bringing home silverware and belief.

4. Manchester City – 27 Major Trophies
City were once the noisy neighbours, now they’re the landlords. The Pep Guardiola era has delivered Premier League dominance, a historic treble in 2023, and their first-ever UEFA Champions League. They’re hunting Arsenal’s spot, and with their momentum, don’t bet against it.

5. Chelsea – 25 Major Trophies
Money met ambition at Stamford Bridge in 2003, and the rest is history. Chelsea became serial winners, with multiple league titles, two Champions Leagues, and domestic cups to show. No one builds a trophy cabinet without some blue in it.

6. Aston Villa – 20 Major Trophies
Villa might not dominate today’s headlines, but their legacy is rich. A European Cup win in 1982 and a stack of league and FA Cup titles prove they're no minnows.

7. Tottenham Hotspur – 18 Major Trophies
Spurs ended their 17-year trophy drought in 2025 with a Europa League triumph. For a club often joked about, they’ve still done better than most. Just not Arsenal.

8. Everton – 15 Major Trophies
It’s been a while since Everton won something meaningful (hello, 1995 FA Cup), but their early history was stacked with silverware. Their place in the top 10 remains firm.

9. Newcastle United – 11 Major Trophies
Newcastle broke a seven-decade curse by winning the Carabao Cup in 2025. With ambition, a growing squad, and solid investment, they could climb this list quickly.

10. Blackburn Rovers – 10 Major Trophies
Yes, Blackburn. They gave us a Premier League fairy tale in 1995. Their trophy count may not be rising now, but they earned their place with early and mid-20th-century success.

History has a way of repeating itself, and successful clubs often know how to edge tight games and go all the way.

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thesicilian: 7:57am On May 29
Liverpool overtook Manchester United years ago, it was just their 20 EPL trophies that was giving them the impression that they were still on top. Liverpool's 20th EPL trophy has now completely silenced them.

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Finquas: 8:22am On May 29
thesicilian:
Liverpool overtook Manchester United years ago, it was just their 20 EPL trophies that was giving them the impression that they were still on top. Liverpool's 20th EPL trophy has now completely silenced them.
Yes oo grin

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wiseone28: 8:22am On May 29
Before i open the thread i know it will be Liverpool


YNWA

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jojo1415: 8:23am On May 29
Man United for life

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brunobaba(m): 8:23am On May 29
thesicilian:
Liverpool overtook Manchester United years ago, it was just their 20 EPL trophies that was giving them the impression that they were still on top. Liverpool's 20th EPL trophy has now completely silenced them.
And so ?
Believeintruth: 8:23am On May 29
thesicilian:
Liverpool overtook Manchester United years ago, it was just their 20 EPL trophies that was giving them the impression that they were still on top. Liverpool's 20th EPL trophy has now completely silenced them.

Years ago is how many years? Bro calm down naaa it is just this decade naaaa.

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maestroferddi: 8:24am On May 29
Arsenal shall rise again...

It is palpable...

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fabolouz1(m): 8:24am On May 29
well Chelsea football club made history as the first club to win all of Europe five competition trophies.

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KingAzubuike(f): 8:25am On May 29
Na arsenal fans create this thread. Na weytin dem wan use console themselves be this.

The two champions league chelsea has won has covered up for any nonsense title arsenal may have won.

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thesicilian: 8:27am On May 29
brunobaba:

And so ?
Baba no vex grin

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thesicilian: 8:28am On May 29
maestroferddi:
Arsenal shall rise again...

It is palpable...
Future deceptive tense.

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Pennilessword1: 8:28am On May 29
Man United. It will be a while before any other team catches up with them. They need to wake up

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thesicilian: 8:30am On May 29
KingAzubuike:
Na arsenal fans create this thread. Na weytin dem wan use console themselves be this.

The two champions league chelsea has won has covered up for any nonsense title arsenal may have won.
Or maybe Chelsea fan because of the baby league trophy they won last night

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Zonefree(m): 8:40am On May 29
thesicilian:

Or maybe Chelsea fan because of the baby league trophy they won last night
Can you say this without crying?

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thesicilian: 8:43am On May 29
Zonefree:

Can you say this without crying?
I said it with 47 major trophies in the cabinet cool

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Zonefree(m): 8:49am On May 29
thesicilian:

I said it with 47 major trophies in the cabinet cool
How many of the trophies did you witness Liverpool lift? Can't be more than 4.

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MrIcredible: 8:58am On May 29
cool
dalongjnr: 9:00am On May 29
Right ✅️
honestivo(m): 9:00am On May 29
Next time,Not just trophy but quality trophy

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thesicilian: 9:01am On May 29
Zonefree:

How many of the trophies did you witness Liverpool lift? Can't be more than 4.

Give me a minute let me count. Feel free to grab a beer, this may take a while grin

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EPL - 2 (2020 & 2025)
UCL - 2 (2005 & 2019)
FIFA Club World Cup - 1 (2019)
UEFA Super Cup - 1 (2019)
FA Cup - 2 (2006, 2022)
League (Carabao) Cup - 3 (2012, 2022, 2024)
Community Shield - 2 (2006, 2022)

That's a total of 13 bro, since 2004!. I'm not a fair weather fan.
And that's the only reason I love Arsenal fans as well, a true fan stays, trophy or not.

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Kaybaba5(m): 9:02am On May 29
Up blues

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SEGLIZ: 9:03am On May 29
I see this data is for the epl teams.

thesicilian:

Future deceptive tense.
lóbá tán arsenal tan inó wá òrò. which one be future receptive tense again o, nde English bia nu o.

at least leave the hopeful to remain hopeful now not deflating the balloons of their hope.

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Zonefree(m): 9:03am On May 29
thesicilian:

Give me a minute let me count. Feel free to grab a beer, this may take a while grin
I'm waiting.

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AustineE1: 9:04am On May 29
It is also worth acknowledging that CHELSEA has broken an European record as the only club to have won all European trophies as follows:
The champions League
The Europa cup
The cup winners cup
The super cup
The conference League
How else can greatness be defined!

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ppogba: 9:04am On May 29
thesicilian:

Future deceptive tense.

Jesus!

English teacher! Na so you go mark WAEC?

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Judolisco(m): 9:06am On May 29
Up Chelsea.... We gave arsenal and Manchester United fans small hope yesterday.... Sorry oh grin

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