The last time every Premier League club won a major trophy
The top Premier League clubs are used to winning major trophies on the regular, but it’s been several decades since some top-flight clubs last got their hands on some silverware.
In the case of Arsenal, they will now have to wait until next season to lift some silverware following their exit from the Champions League. But how does their trophy drought compare to their fellow rivals?
We’ve taken a closer look at each Premier League club and have found the last time that they each won a major trophy. For the purposes of this article, the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup or any European silverware have been counted as a major trophy.
Using that definition, the current Premier League clubs who have never won a major trophy are Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Crystal Palace and Fulham – four of whom are in the FA Cup quarter-finals and dreaming of a first piece of silverware in 2025.
We’ve then ranked the remaining 15 clubs in order of when they last won a major honour.
Liverpool – Premier League (2025)
Arne Slot’s side have blown the competition out of the water this season, winning the Premier League with several games to spare.
“It feels great. I don’t think I want to say a lot. The only thing now is to send my appreciation to Jurgen Klopp,” Slot told LFCTV after clinching the title.
“So many moments in the season the two of us have had contact. I think he showed last season what a wonderful human being he is by introducing me.
“But what mattered most is the team he left behind that was able to win the trophy.”
Newcastle – League Cup (2025)
After enduring 70 years without a major trophy, Newcastle finally broke their duck in March and won the League Cup.
Eddie Howe’s side came close to winning the League Cup in 2022-23 but were beaten by Manchester United in the final.
Despite being the underdogs in this year’s final against Liverpool, they ran out as deserved winners on the day, beating Arne Slot’s side 2-1 in the final.
Manchester United – FA Cup (2024)
It’s been a turbulent decade for the Red Devils, but after winning the FA Cup, they are still the second most recent English side to lift a major trophy.
The FA Cup ended up saving Erik ten Hag’s job, only for the Dutchman to be sacked nine games into the new season.
Things haven’t exactly gone to plan since Ruben Amorim came in either, although the club still has a chance of winning the Europa League this season.
Manchester City – Premier League (2024)
Pep Guardiola’s side have been an unstoppable force in the Premier League in recent years, having won six of the last seven league titles.
However, with the perennial champions off the pace this year, their only chance of winning any silverware will come down to the FA Cup.
West Ham – Europa Conference League (2023)
That night in Prague will live long in the memory of every West Ham fan. Jarrod Bowen was the man for the big occasion as he slotted home the winning goal in the 90th minute.
Chelsea – FIFA Club World Cup (2022)
Chelsea are yet to win a major trophy under their new ownership model, with their last piece of silverware coming in February 2022 when they won the FIFA Club World Cup.
Thomas Tuchel was the man in charge at the time as his side beat Palmeiras in extra time to claim the prize.
Leicester City – FA Cup (2021)
The Foxes have won the Community Shield since this point, but for the purposes of this article, we’ve not counted that as a major trophy.
That means their last major triumph was in 2021 when Brendan Rodgers’ side lifted the FA Cup, beating Chelsea in the final thanks to a Youri Tielemans strike.
Arsenal – FA Cup (2020)
Mikel Arteta got his hands on the FA Cup during his debut season at the Emirates, but he’s not won a major trophy since.
He’s picked up a couple of Community Shields along the way, but Arsenal will have their eyes on the biggest prizes available.
They weren’t able to keep pace with Liverpool in the Premier League this season and were recently knocked out of the Champions League by PSG.
Therefore, the Gunners won’t have another chance to win a major trophy until at least 2026.
Tottenham – League Cup (2008)
They’ve come agonisingly close to winning silverware since, but their last major trophy remains the League Cup that Juande Ramos’ side lifted in 2008.
Aston Villa – League Cup (1996)
It’s been nearly 30 years since Aston Villa last lifted a major trophy. Back in 1995–96, the club lifted the League Cup after brushing aside Leeds United in the final.
With Unai Emery now at the helm, there’s every chance that they get their hands on some silverware in the coming years.
Still in the FA Cup and Champions League, Villa could still end the 2024-25 campaign with a trophy yet.
Everton – FA Cup (1995)
Paul Rideout scored the decisive goal as Everton got the better of Manchester United in the 1994-95 FA Cup final. The Toffees haven’t had much to shout about since, other than a Community Shield they won in 1996.
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Nottingham Forest – League Cup (1990)
A two-time winner of the European Cup, Nottingham Forest are a club which is steeped in history. However, having spent a large bulk of their recent history in the Championship, their trophy cabinet hasn’t had any new additions of late.
They last won a major trophy in 1990 when they came out on top in the League Cup, beating Oldham Athletic in the final.
Ipswich Town – UEFA Cup (1981)
The Tractor Boys last lifted silverware in the early eighties as Bobby Robson’s side won the UEFA Cup – now known as the Europa League.
They managed to get the better of AZ Alkmaar in a two-legged final, beating the Dutch side 5-4 on aggregate.
Wolves – League Cup (1980)
Wolves have been crowned champions of England on three separate occasions, but their last major trophy came in 1980 when they lifted the League Cup.
They have since won the Football League Trophy and Championship on numerous occasions, but we aren’t counting those as major honours.
Southampton – FA Cup (1976)
Southampton lifted the Championship playoffs trophy at Wembley last year, but we aren’t counting that as a major honour. Instead, their last major trophy came back in 1976 when they lifted the FA Cup.
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