The rivalries that decided the Premier League belt
The five pairs of franchises that have met most often with the belt on the line.
No two franchises have fought over the Premier League belt more often than these.
1. Arsenal vs. Liverpool
37 belt meetings between 1906 and 2025, 9 title changes. Belt series: Arsenal 13, Liverpool 14, 10 ties. Every meeting →
2. Everton vs. Liverpool
34 belt meetings between 1896 and 2025, 6 title changes. Belt series: Everton 8, Liverpool 14, 12 ties. Every meeting →
3. Arsenal vs. Manchester United
33 belt meetings between 1909 and 2025, 10 title changes. Belt series: Arsenal 10, Man United 15, 8 ties. Every meeting →
4. Liverpool vs. Manchester United
33 belt meetings between 1919 and 2021, 6 title changes. Belt series: Liverpool 12, Man United 6, 15 ties. Every meeting →
5. Manchester City vs. Manchester United
28 belt meetings between 1920 and 2026, 9 title changes. Belt series: Man City 10, Man United 12, 6 ties. Every meeting →