Top 10 Best Premier League Teams of All Time

José Mourinho’s 2004–05 Chelsea set a then-record 95 points and conceded just 15 goals — still the best defensive record in Premier League history, a full 20 fewer than the league average that season. John Terry’s leadership, Claude Makélélé’s shield, and Didier Drogba’s 10 league goals anchored a side that lost only once, while Frank Lampard’s 13 strikes from midfield added crucial output.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side of 2017–18 remains the only Premier League team to reach 100 points in a single season. Setting league records with 32 wins, 106 goals, and a +79 goal difference, their attack scored in every game. Sergio Agüero netted 21 goals while Kevin De Bruyne delivered 16 assists. This squad's relentless dominance earned comparisons to the greatest English sides, but their 100-point total stands alone as the highest ever achieved.

The squad, featuring Wayne Rooney's 12 league goals and Rio Ferdinand's defensive leadership, clinched the Champions League by defeating Chelsea on penalties, with Edwin van der Sar saving Nicolas Anelka's kick. Ronaldo's 42 goals across all competitions remain a United record. Their 87-point finish, combined with the European double, positions this team as a benchmark for excellence, though Manchester City's 2017–18 side amassed 13 more points.

Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool ended a 30-year title drought with 99 points in 2019–20, the second-highest tally in Premier League history and just one point shy of Manchester City 2017–18's record 100-point season. Despite the COVID-19 shutdown, they finished with 32 wins, tying Manchester United 2007–08's win total. Virgil van Dijk anchored a defense that conceded only 33 goals, proving this side's all-round strength.

Jamie Vardy scored 24 goals and set a record with 11 consecutive Premier League games scoring, while Riyad Mahrez's 17 goals earned PFA Player of the Year honors. N'Golo Kanté's 151 tackles anchored a side that won 23 of 38 games, finishing 10 points clear of second place. Their 81-point total is 19 points fewer than Manchester City 2017–18, but the context of their survival from relegation the prior season makes this achievement unmatched.

Blackburn Rovers' 1994–95 title run remains the last non-elite club triumph until Leicester in 2016, proving money alone cannot buy sustained success. Alan Shearer led the league with 34 goals, the fifth highest single-season total in Premier League history, and the team edged Manchester United by just one point on the final day. The squad, funded by Jack Walker's fortune, also included Chris Sutton (15 goals), Tim Sherwood, and Colin Hendry.

Manchester United's 1993–94 double winners were Ferguson's first Premier League dynasty, securing the league and FA Cup. Their final tally of 92 points. The squad also featured Roy Keane, signed for £3.75 million that summer, Mark Hughes, Brian McClair, and Peter Schmeichel, with youth products Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt emerging.