Premier League has existed for 32 years and there have been quite a few records made. Here’s a look at top ten unique records in the league.

A detailed view of the Premier League trophy during the Premier League Hall of Fame 2024 Inductions event at HERE at Outernet on April 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images for Premier League)

New Delhi: The English Premier League is one of the most watched sports in the world. The Premier League contests 20 clubs and the competition works on a system of promotion and relegation with the English Football League. All teams play 38 games, with each opponent playing one game at home and away.

Starting back in 1992, it was founded as the FA Premier League. Today it is broadcast over 212 territories and has an estimated audience of 4.7 billion people. On average, the Premier League attendance of 38,181 is only second to Germany’s Bundesliga. In the UEFA coefficient rankings based on performances in European competitions in the last five seasons, the Premier League ranks first, ahead of Spain’s La Liga.

Foundation of Premier League

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 03: The Manchester United squad including Eric Cantona (back row 5th left) Sir Alex Ferguson (back row 2nd r) and captains Steve Bruce front row 3rd left and Bryan Robson (front row 5th left) celebrate with the FA Premier League trophy after the final home game of the 1992/93 season, against Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford on May 3rd, 1993 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Allsport/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Founded on February 20th, 1992, the FA Premier League (as it was known back then) inception was after the decision of clubs of First Division, the previous top-tier league, to break away from the English Football League(EFL). The teams can still be relegated and promoted from the EFL Championship.

Most Premier League wins

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 12: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson lifts the Premier League trophy following the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Swansea City at Old Trafford on May 12, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Manchester United have won the most league wins with 13 Premier League trophies. Man City closely follows them with eight league wins, followed by Chelsea’s five, Arsenal’s three, and Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City and Liverpool have each won the league once.

Since its start, 51 clubs have competed in the Premier League, 49 of which are from England and two from Wales. Man-City also currently have the most number of successive. Only six clubs have featured in every Premier League edition, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Most Goals scored and Most appearances made

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UNITED KINGDOM – APRIL 05: Newcastle striker Alan Shearer celebrates after scoring in the 77th minute as Sunderland goalkeeper Lionel Perez is left stranded during the FA Premier League match at St James’ Park on April 5, 1997 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, the goal cancelled out Michael Gray’s first half effort to leave the match at 1-1 (Photo by Stu Forster/Allsport/Getty Images)

Alan Shearer is the all-time highest goalscorer in the Premier League, with 260 goals. Harry Kane is the second-highest goal scorer, with 213 goals, followed by Wayne Rooney, with 208 goals. 

Gareth Barry holds the all-time record for most appearances with 653 in the competition, followed by James Milner’s 634 and Ryan Giggs’ 632.

Most points by a team in a single season

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – SEPTEMBER 16: (L-R) Michael Johnson, Elano and Emile Mpenza of City celebrate City’s first goal scored by Michael Johnson during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at City of Manchester Stadium on September 16, 2007 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Manchester City holds the record for most points in a single season securing 100 points in the 2017-18 season. It was also the biggest title-winning difference, with 19 points difference from Manchester United’s 81 points scored during the season. In the process, they won a total of 32 games. In the next season, United missed replicating this by just two points. Derby County recorded the least points with 11 points from their 38 games in the 2007-08 season,

Arsenal’s invincible season

LONDON, ENGLAND – May 15: Arsenal players celebrate with Premiership trophy after becoming the 2003-2004 Premier League champions after winning the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester at Highbury on May 15, 2004 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Mayhew/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

Arsenal have the longest streak of remaining unbeaten in 49 games between May 2003 and October 2004. Of these games, Arsene Wenger’s were unbeaten in 38 games in a single season. They are the only team to achieve this feat, with 26 wins and 12 draws in the season. This earned them the title of ‘invincibles’. Arsenal’s first loss came to Manchester United at the Old Trafford in 2004.

Premier League’s biggest margins

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 27: Luis Diaz of Liverpool celebrates with teammate Fabio Carvalho after scoring their team’s ninth goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield on August 27, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The Premier League has produced some big-margin games in its 31 seasons. The highest margin of win remains nine goals. Man United have twice won with a margin of nine goals. They first won 9-0 against Ipswich Town in 1995 and again with a 9-0 margin against Southampton in 2021. Southampton had already lost 0-9 to Leicester City in 2019, the highest margin of win in away games. Liverpool won 9-0 against Bournemouth in 2022.

Youngest and oldest player to ever play in

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal applauds the fans following the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Ethan Nwaneri is the youngest player to ever play in league history. He played as a last-minute substitute in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Brentford in September 2022, when he was just 15 years and 181 days old. John Burridge is the oldest player to feature in a Premier League game when he appeared for Manchester City in their 3-2 defeat against QPR in May 1995. At the time, he was 43 years old and 162 days old.

Most goals scored

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – NOVEMBER 21: Phil Foden (R) of Manchester City substitutes with Yaya Toure (L) during the UEFA Champions League Group F soccer match between Manchester City FC and Feyenoord Rotterdam at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, United Kingdom on November 21, 2017. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Manchester City scored the most goals in a season, 106, during the 2017-18 season. The least goals scored in a season are tied between Derby County (2007-08) and Sheffield United (2020-21), with 20. Chelsea has recorded the least goals conceded in a season, with just 15 goals conceded in 2004-05.

Most Wins by any team

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 22: Jadon Sancho (L) of Manchester United celebrates with teammates after scoring their side’s first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on August 22, 2022 in Manchester, England.

Overall, Manchester United have won 744 games. In a season, Manchester City and Liverpool have both won 32 games, which is the most by any team in a single edition. Man City are the only team to have registered this twice, both in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.

Most Appearances by a player

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Ryan Giggs of Manchester United gestures during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on March 21, 2010 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

(Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)Ryan Giggs (1992-2014) and James Milner (2022-2024) have made the most joint appearances, with 22 season appearances. Giggs played for Manchester United and was part of all of their 13 title wins.

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