There have been several English sides over the years to dominate. Man United's 1998/1999 treble-winning team is hailed as the greatest English club side ever. However, Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal have all had sides walk away with the most-prized trophies.
Football is sacred in England. Every week from August to May, thousands of fans travel up and down the country to support their side. Whether it's in the depths of non-league or one of the hardest competitions in the world – the Premier League – they follow passionately hoping for victory.
At the top of the pyramid, a handful of legendary teams have dominated over the years with some of the best footballers of all time . By playing beautiful and elegant football – or doing the opposite and 'parking the bus' – they have 'completed football' in the process. Due to this, we have decided to rank the nine greatest English clubs of all time.
Based on performances in one specific season, they were a level above the rest of the world. Will Arne Slot's Liverpool make this list given how incredibly well they have performed in this 2024/2025 Premier League season? Only time will tell, but this list comprises the best of the best in English football history. Trophies won - Only sides who won major honours have been included.
Quality of players - Whether the players they had are now seen as legendary. Style of play - Whether they were exciting to watch with free-flowing football. Best English Club Teams Ever Rank Team Season .