If you’re a football fan, especially one who’s followed the English Premier League, you know there’s no greater prize than winning that iconic silver trophy.
For most clubs, it’s a dream. For a select few, it’s an expectation. But even for the biggest clubs, the race to the Premier League title is rarely easy — and it’s rarely over early.
Except when it is.
Now and then, a team goes on such a good run of form, so dominant and relentless, that they wrap up the title before anyone else even blinks.
No late drama. No final-day tension. Just straight-up supremacy.
In this post, we’re looking into the 10 fastest title wins in Premier League history, ranked by how few games it took for these teams to mathematically clinch the league.
Along the way, you’ll get a taste of what made each squad tick, the key players involved, and the storylines that made their seasons unforgettable.
Let’s get into it.
- 1. Liverpool – 31 Games Played
- 2. Manchester United – 33 Games Played
- 3. Manchester City – 33 Games Played
- 4. Manchester United – 34 Games Played
- 5. Manchester United – 34 Games Played
- 6. Arsenal – 34 Games Played
- 7. Chelsea – 35 Games Played
- 8. Chelsea – 35 Games Played
- 9. Manchester City – 35 Games Played
- 10. Manchester City – 35 Games Played
1. Liverpool – 31 Games Played
Season: 2019/20 – Record-Breaking Reds
This was the one fans of the red half of Merseyside had been dreaming of for three decades.
Liverpool were just unstoppable. After winning the Champions League the season before, Jürgen Klopp’s side kicked into overdrive.
They won 26 of their first 27 league games, a freakish start that blew everyone away.
The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the season, but when football returned, Liverpool picked up right where they left off. They won the title after just 31 games — with seven still to play- the fastest ever in Premier League history.
Key Players: Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, Jordan Henderson.
Why They Were So Fast: Hunger, cohesion, and an almost perfect team balance. Their pressing, defending, and attacking worked in symphony.
2. Manchester United – 33 Games Played
Season: 2000/01
United made it a hat-trick, winning their third straight Premier League title, and they did it with the cold-blooded efficiency of a seasoned champion.
Teddy Sheringham was the unlikely hero up front, winning the Golden Boot and Player of the Year. By the time the title was secured, United simply coasted through the rest of the season.
Even losing their last three games didn’t dent their dominance.
Key Players: Teddy Sheringham, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Jaap Stam.
Why They Were So Fast: They had Ruthless consistency and a league that couldn’t match United’s depth or mentality.
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3. Manchester City – 33 Games Played
Season: 2017/18 – The Centurions
100 points. Say it again: 100 points.
Pep Guardiola’s most stylish and statistically dominant City side. They won 32 games, drew 4, and lost just 2. And they had an 18-game winning streak at one point.
The league was wrapped up after 33 games when West Brom beat Man United, confirming City as champions with five games to go.
Key Players: Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Agüero, Raheem Sterling, David Silva.
Why They Were So Fast: Relentless attacking football. They suffocated opponents with possession and pounced with pace. It was football poetry.
4. Manchester United – 34 Games Played
Season: 2012/13 Fergie’s last dance.
After the heartbreak of losing the title on goal difference to Man City the season before (remember the “Aguerooo” moment?), United came back with vengeance.
They signed Robin van Persie from Arsenal, and he delivered in style, scoring 26 league goals. His hat trick against Aston Villa sealed the title with four games left.
It was United’s 20th English title and the perfect send-off for Sir Alex Ferguson.
Key Players: Robin van Persie, Michael Carrick, Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney.
Why They Were So Fast: Van Persie’s goals were the difference-maker, and the team had an almost fanatical desire to take the crown back from City.
5. Manchester United – 34 Games Played
Season: 1999/00
Fresh off winning the treble in 1999, Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United was unstoppable domestically the following season. Despite some goalkeeping issues after Peter Schmeichel’s departure, they dominated the league.
By the time they won the title, they were a whopping 18 points clear of second-place Arsenal.
And here’s the crazy part: United lost their last three matches, but it didn’t matter. That’s how far ahead they were.
Key Players: David Beckham, Roy Keane, Dwight Yorke, Ryan Giggs.
Why They Were So Fast: Experience, swagger, and the unbeatable aura of a team that had just won everything.
6. Arsenal – 34 Games Played
Season: 2003/04 – The Invincibles
This one needs no introduction. The 2003/04 Arsenal side, also known as The Invincibles, went the entire league season unbeaten, the only team ever to do it in the Premier League era.
Their title was wrapped up with four games to spare, thanks to a 2-2 draw at Tottenham. Fittingly poetic.
What made this Arsenal team so special was the blend of style and steel. They could outplay you or outfight you, whichever was needed.
Key Players: Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp, Sol Campbell.
Why They Were So Fast: Consistency. Arsenal didn’t have long winning streaks like some other champions, but they just didn’t lose a single match.
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7. Chelsea – 35 Games Played
Season: 2004/05 Mourinho’s original masterpiece.
This was the year the “Special One” arrived and immediately changed English football. His Chelsea team conceded just 15 goals all season, a record that still stands. That kind of defensive solidity, mixed with Didier Drogba’s presence up top, was unbeatable.
They won the league for the first time in 50 years and did it with three games to spare.
Key Players: Frank Lampard, John Terry, Petr Čech, Claude Makélélé.
Why They Were So Fast: Defense, discipline, and Mourinho’s mindset. They suffocated opponents and always seemed to find a way to win, even when not playing well.
8. Chelsea – 35 Games Played
Season: 2014/15
Jose Mourinho’s second coming at Chelsea brought the Blues back to the top. After finishing just behind City the season before, Mourinho reinforced with two crucial signings: Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas.
The result? A balanced, powerful, and hungry Chelsea side that lost just three times all season.
Their title-clinching moment came with a gritty 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, securing the trophy with three games to go.
Key Players: Eden Hazard (PFA Player of the Year), John Terry, Nemanja Matic, and Thibaut Courtois.
Why They Were So Fast: Mourinho’s tactical nous, paired with Hazard’s magic and Costa’s goals, gave Chelsea a perfect mix of flair and grit.
9. Manchester City – 35 Games Played
Season: 2020/21
City did it again, this time during the COVID-restricted season, when empty stadiums were the norm.
They went on an unreal 82-day unbeaten streak from December to March, crushing any resistance in their path. And while their European dream ended in heartbreak (they lost the Champions League final to Chelsea), domestically, they were untouchable.
Man United were the closest challengers, but even they finished a massive 12 points behind.
Key Players: Ruben Dias (Player of the Season), Ilkay Gündogan, Riyad Mahrez, and Phil Foden.
Why They Were So Fast: Guardiola switched tactics mid-season, moving to a more conservative, possession-heavy style. It worked. They became nearly impossible to beat.
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10. Manchester City – 35 Games Played
Season: 2022/23
Pep Guardiola’s Man City are no stranger to silverware. But in 2022/23, they historically flexed their dominance.
Not only did they secure the league with three games to spare, but they also wrapped up a treble, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League.
City was in full throttle that season, losing just once in their opening 10 games. While Arsenal pushed hard and even led the table for most of the season, City hit gear at just the right time. When they beat Everton 3-0 in mid-May, the title was theirs.
Key Players: Erling Haaland (who broke goal-scoring records), Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gündogan, and a defense marshaled by Ruben Dias.
Why They Were So Fast: Arsenal slipped, and City pounced — classic predator instinct. Their squad depth and experience in title races gave them a clinical edge.
