Liverpool, why the wait?
After 30 years Liverpool F C have their first top flight league. So who won instead.
The one offs
Leeds United 1992
Winning their first title since the 1970s Leeds were helped by Liverpool beating title rivals Manchester United. However in recent years the team has struggled.
Blackburn Rovers 1995
In a fore taste of things to come in Football Rovers were bank rolled to the title. Unlike others on this list it was a local tycoon Jack Walker behind their title win. Kop legend Kenny Dalgeish managed Rovers.
Lecister City
In one of the biggest upsets the Foxes won the title in 2016. This prompted one time player Gary Lineker to present an edition of Match of the Day wearing his under pants over his trousers.
The usual suspects
Arsenal
The Gunners won 4 league titles between 11991 and 2004. The first season they wen unbeaten.
Chelsea
Backed Russian oil money Chelsea won 5 league titles between 2005 and 2017. They also won the UEFA Champions League in 2012.
Manchester City
Since coming under UAE owner ship Man City have won 4 league titles. However they appealing over an UEFA ban
Manchester United
Perhaps the most galling for Liverpool fans is the one time dominance of nearby rivals Man U. Under the stewardship of Sir Alex Ferguson they won 13 League titles.. However since Sir Alex retired they have won none.
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