Top 5 most successful football clubs in England 

England is the birthplace of football and has yielded some of the most powerful and legendary clubs in the history of the beautiful game. While some football clubs in England have endured shockingly alternative phases of misery and world domination, other powerhouses have largely managed to maintain their clout in the game.

The English top-flight has been dominated by the proverbial 'big six' since the inception of the Premier League in the 1990s. The likes of Liverpool and Manchester United dominated the late 20th century and have managed to enjoy considerable success in recent years as well.

The likes of Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers enjoyed brief periods of success decades ago but have failed to remain relevant in the Premier League today. Manchester City has seen a resurgence since the turn of the century and narrowly misses out on this list with 20 trophies.

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#5 Aston Villa - 21 trophies

Aston Villa is a legendary English club

In addition to being one of England's oldest clubs, Aston Villa has also built a rich legacy of success and is fifth on our list of England's most successful club. Most of the Lions' successes came in the late 19th century when Aston Villa was a genuine powerhouse of the sport and was one of the most important clubs in England.

Aston Villa also experienced a brief period of success in the early 1980s after surviving a difficult decade in the Championship. Under the legendary Ron Saunders, the Birmingham-based outfit won a league title in the 1980/81 season and a European Cup the following year.

The Aston Villa of today may only be a mere shadow of its former self but the club's recent failings cannot take anything away from the fact that Aston Villa has won an incredible 7 league titles and 7 FA Cups in its history.

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#4 Chelsea - 25 trophies

Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in London

Chelsea's rise from the lower leagues of England to the highest echelons of European football has been meteoric, to say the least. The Blues did not become an English giant until the late 1990s and had to remain content with their place in England's top division.

The arrival of Ruud Gullit and Gianfranco Zola and a series of excellent business decisions saw Chelsea experience unprecedented success after the turn of the century. Jose Mourinho may have managed several high-profile clubs in his career but his brilliant and record-breaking campaigns with an indomitable Chelsea squad continue to remain his most memorable achievement.

Chelsea is one of the strongest clubs in Europe today and continues to qualify for the Champions League on a regular basis. Under Frank Lampard, the Blues have a bright future and will remain powerhouses of English football for years to come.

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#3 Arsenal - 30 trophies

Arsenal is one of England's biggest clubs

Arsenal is the most successful London club and has enjoyed several eras of glory in its storied history. The Gunners have dominated English football in the 1930s after Herbert Chapman modernised the club and laid the foundations for the prestigious English giants that Arsenal went on to become.

The Gunners endured a long period of mediocrity after the second World War and were revived by the efforts of George Graham. The legendary Arsene Wenger's Arsenal catapulted the club into one of the best clubs in Europe at the turn of the 21st century.

Inspired by the likes of Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira, Arsenal became 'the Invincibles' in the 2003/04 season and is the only team to have gone unbeaten in a Premier League season till date. The Gunners of today are in dire need of a renaissance but still remain one of the biggest clubs in England.

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#2 Manchester United - 44 trophies

Manchester United is one of the most successful English clubs

Arguably one of the most popular football clubs in the world, Manchester United's trophy cabinet speaks for itself. The Manchester giants have won a record 20 league titles and have established their mark as one of the greatest clubs in the history of the sport.

The Manchester United team of the 1960s under Sir Matt Busby boasted the likes of Bobby Charlton, Denis Law, and George Best and is one of the best English teams ever assembled in the history of the game. The Red Devils took their dominance over the English game to astonishing new heights under Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Scottish legend is arguably the greatest manager in history and kept Manchester United on a perch for nearly three decades. The club also has 12 FA Cup trophies and 3 UEFA Champions League titles.

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#1 Liverpool - 45 trophies

Liverpool is the most successful club in England

With an astonishing 45 trophies, Liverpool is the most successful club in England. The club's rich heritage has been a hallmark of English football for well over a decade and continues to create a magical aura around Anfield to this day.

Liverpool has won 19 league titles and is the most successful English club in Europe with 6 Champions League trophies. The likes of Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, and Steven Gerrard have given the Kop some incredible memories over the years.

The Liverpool of today is arguably just as glorious as its most successful predecessors and has built a juggernaut under Jurgen Klopp. The Reds won their first league title in over thirty years earlier this month and are one of the best teams in the world at the moment.

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