15 Biggest Football Clubs in England Ranked by AI

Confirmation of Liverpool‘s long-awaited Premier League title has caused a seismic shift in the landscape of English football. With their recent success, the Reds tied arch-rivals Manchester United for 20 league championships, and along with their other domestic honours and six European Cups, have once again become the most successful team in the country.

For some, including both Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher, this is enough for the Anfield outfit to reinstate their position as the biggest club in England over the Red Devils, when you also take into account their history, fan base and global reach. But does AI agree? GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT to rank the biggest clubs in English football using the aforementioned factors, and the technology has given its verdict on who the kings of English football truly are.

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Just missing out on a place in the top 10 are teams who may not be in their finest era right now, but have had some glorious times in the past, starting off with Sunderland. The Black Cats are looking for a way back to the Premier League after years away from the top flight, but they do have six top-tier titles to their name—as well as one of the worst ever seasons in the Premiership. Sheffield Wednesday follow, currently sitting mid-table in the second division.

Recently relegated Leicester City pulled off the most miraculous title win in 2016, but that’s only good enough for 13th, whereas West Ham‘s ‘World Cup victory’ has no bearing on their 12th place. Two-time European champions Nottingham Forest look set for a return to continental action, but their fall from grace since the days of Brian Clough sees them miss out on the top 10 too.

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10 Leeds United

3 top flight titles

The AI described Leeds United as a sleeping giant, and it is easy to understand why. The Yorkshire-based side not only have an incredible history thanks to the spell of dominance they enjoyed under Don Revie, but their passionate fan base is notorious in the UK and makes Elland Road a place that no team wants to visit.

Financial turmoil prevented United from making a proper return to the top in the early 2000s, and except for a recent three-year stint, Premier League football has been sorely lacking in recent times. However, their latest promotion could be the launchpad to help them at least become a stable side in the top flight once again. From then on, who knows how far they could climb.

9 Everton

9 top flight titles

They may not be anywhere near as big as their city rivals, but there can be no doubt that Everton is one of the true institutions of English football. While it has been several decades since their last major trophy, they do boast nine First Division titles dating back to before the Premier League rebrand.

With the AI stating that their global reach is only moderate, combined with their recent struggles on and off the pitch, it is easy to see where the Toffees fall down the pecking order. Fans will hope that the introduction of a brand-new stadium will help them begin to turn the tide.

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8 Newcastle United

4 top flight titles

A passionate and loyal fan base. Growing rapidly under new ownership. A historic club with huge potential. Those are just the footnotes of what the AI had to say about Newcastle United, who find themselves in eighth. The Magpies tasted success for the first time in seven decades with their recent Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool, in a win that meant an unimaginable amount to the city.

With just four top-tier titles, there are others behind them who have had far greater success. But with legendary names like the Premier League’s leading scorer Alan Shearer, and supporters who are among the most vocal in the United Kingdom, their reputation supersedes their trophy cabinet.

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7 Aston Villa

7 top flight titles

A team with seven top-flight titles comes in at number seven, that being Unai Emery’s Aston Villa. The Midlands club have certainly had a topsy-turvy history, with periods where they were one of the outright best teams in the country and Europe and spells where they were shockingly short of the standards some of their legendary names set.

As of now, they are certainly on the up. The Villans returned to Champions League football for the first time since the 1982/83 season and suffered an agonising quarter-final exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. Given that less than a decade ago they were one of the worst teams in the Premier League, Emery has gone some way to restoring the reputation at Villa Park.

6 Tottenham Hotspur

2 top flight titles

Tottenham above Aston Villa? The AI seems to think so. Based on their current form, the spectrum couldn’t be much different. And when you look at their respective trophy hauls, there’s an argument that Villa have the edge too. They are far superior in league titles and boast a European Cup to their name, compared to Spurs’ Cup Winners’ Cups and UEFA Cup.

Not to knock Spurs, of course, who do have a successful past. The 1960/61 season brought a league and FA Cup double, and they now have one of the best stadiums in Europe as well. They’ll just wish they still had stars like Paul Gascoigne and Harry Kane on the books.

5 Chelsea

6 top flight titles

If AI existed prior to the Roman Abramovich era and compiled this list, Chelsea would be nowhere near the top five. However, the Russian completely changed the fortunes at Stamford Bridge, and for the better part of a decade, Chelsea were the team that were either there or thereabouts alongside Manchester United, Arsenal, or, in the later stages, Manchester City.

The Cityzens are ahead of the Blues on this list (spoiler), and some might argue that is harsh considering Chelsea are one of just four English clubs to ever lift the European Cup/Champions League more than once—with the second time actually coming against City. However, their recent decline in the Todd Boehly era, coinciding with Pep Guardiola’s dominance, may be why they fall out of the top four.

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4 Manchester City

9 top flight titles

So, why City over Chelsea? Ultimately, it all boils down to their recent domination of English football, according to AI. What Pep Guardiola has built at the Etihad has not only led to incredible on-field success, but has also elevated the Manchester City brand globally.

Yes, their fan base may not be as strong as others—an argument that always goes against the Sky Blues and, to be fair, one that was evident in their recent FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest. But you cannot deny that they have become the team to beat in recent years. And while their overall history may not be as rich, recency bias does have to count for something—and recently, there has been no one like Guardiola’s men.

3 Arsenal

13 top flight titles

13 league titles. 14 FA Cups—more than anyone in the competition’s history. Arsenal are undoubtedly English footballing royalty, but have to settle for the bottom step of the podium. With a “large domestic and global following” and a “consistent top-tier presence,” the AI has given the Gunners their due, but two fairly obvious teams stand ahead of them.

The fact there is no European Cup to their name doesn’t help, but that could change this season. And of course, there’s the Invincibles—a whole Premier League season undefeated. Never done before, not replicated since. For that alone, their legacy is cemented.

2 Liverpool

20 top flight titles

So, Neville and Carragher both claimed that Liverpool’s 20th title cemented their status as the biggest club in England. To that, the AI fires back with its rebuttal. There’s no prize for guessing who takes first place, but before we get to them, let’s take another moment to recognise Liverpool’s greatness.

From Bill Shankly to Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot, the history of this iconic football club is built on silverware and sorrow. The story of Hillsborough will forever be a dark day for the club, but the way in which their incredible fans not only commemorate it but make Anfield a cauldron each and every week is special. They have every right to celebrate now—but there is one leaderboard they don’t top.

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1 Manchester United

20 top flight title

There is no question that United cannot compete with Liverpool right now. But where do they still edge them? It’s hard to compare histories, but you can acknowledge that the Red Devils’ is vast. The Busby Babes, the Munich Air Disaster, 1968, the Class of ’92, Fergie’s era of dominance, the 1999 treble—so many incredible feats across their timeline.

Old Trafford may be decaying, but it is as iconic as Anfield. And the fan base, globally at least, is arguably the strongest in the world alongside Real Madrid’s and Barcelona’s. It’s truly a flip of a coin between the top two, regardless of current circumstances. And the AI has made its decision.

All statistics courtesy of Opta – accurate as of 28/04/2025.