Ranking 5 teams with most wins during a calendar year in Premier League history

#3 Chelsea - 32 wins

The Chelsea squad of 2005 (Image via Chelsea FC)

It was the middle of the first decade of the new millennium, and a new Premier League force was on the rise. Chelsea had been acquired by Roman Abramovich, and it was clear that the Russian wanted the London club to become successful as quickly as possible.

In came Jose Mourinho after his grand success with Porto. Mourinho's arrival saw Chelsea quickly take on the traditional powerhouses of Manchester United and Arsenal in the Premier League.

2005 was a year to remember for all the Chelsea faithful as the club won the Premier League on the back of superb defensive displays. However, 2005 was also the start of their Premier League title defense, in which Chelsea were equally successful.

When the club registered 32 wins in 2005, it started the first modern era of dominance for Chelsea. This has increased further over the last decade and a half barring a few hiccups along the way.

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#2 Liverpool - 33

Liverpool's dominant side of the 80s (Image via Sports Illustrated)

Liverpool make a reappearance on the list, but this achievement goes back to the days of the pre-Premier League era. The Reds were a rampant force back in those days and were the best club in the league by some distance.

The legendary Bob Paisley managed Liverpool back in those days. The side at the time had several iconic names like Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, Graeme Souness and Alan Hansen.

1982 was a historic period for Liverpool as they registered 33 wins in the calendar year. After a spell of poor performances, the Reds won the league title in style during the 1981-82 season. The second half of the year saw a good start to their title defense, which resulted in another title the following year.

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#1 Manchester City - 34

Manchester City 2020-21 squad (Image via Reuters)

It can only be a special Premier League team that can beat the achievements of the teams on this esteemed list. Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, can justifiably stake that claim, given how mighty the club has been under the Spaniard.

The Cityzens not only have a squad of world-class players, but also play in a style that is entertaining to watch and consistently churns out results as well.

Manchester City have now registered 34 wins in the calendar year to set an all-time top division record. It remains to be seen what glories their brilliant start to the current campaign can lead them to next year.

Manchester City won the 2020-21 league title as well as the League Cup. Though they fell one step short of the coveted Champions League title, 2021 has been an excellent year for the Pep Guardiola-led Premier League club.