Clubs and nations

England

World champions in 1966, back-to-back European finalists since.

France

Two World Cups, and a production line that never slows.

Spain

World champions in 2026, and the record holders of the Euros.

Argentina

Three-time world champions and record Copa holders.

Brazil

Five stars, and always chasing the sixth.

Italy

Four stars, and a reckoning.

Germany

Four stars, one relentless standard.

Netherlands

The best side never to win it.

Liverpool

England's most decorated club, rebuilding after the title.

Newcastle United

Trophy drought broken, back in Europe, PIF era in full swing.

Arsenal

Champions again after 22 years, with a record 14 FA Cups behind them.

Manchester City

The dominant club of the 2020s, starting over without Guardiola.

Manchester United

England's 20-time champions, resurgent under Michael Carrick.

Chelsea

World champions twice over, betting on Xabi Alonso to settle the dugout.

Tottenham Hotspur

A European trophy at last, a relegation scare, and a £100m reset.

AFC Bournemouth

The smallest ground in the league, the best season in their history.

Aston Villa

European champions in 1982, trophy winners again in 2026.

Brentford

The model club, ninth again, with a 22-goal striker to build on.

Brighton & Hove Albion

The recruitment machine: bought smart, sold high, back in Europe.

Crystal Palace

A first major trophy in 2025, a European one a year later.

Everton

Founder members, nine league titles, a new home on the waterfront.

Fulham

London's oldest club, starting again by the river after Marco Silva.

Leeds United

Three titles, Revie's shadow, and a top-flight return that stuck.

Nottingham Forest

Back-to-back European Cups behind them, a dugout that never stays settled.

Coventry City

Champions of the Championship, back in the top flight after 25 years.

Hull City

McBurnie's 95th-minute Wembley winner, and a sixth Premier League season.

Ipswich Town

Straight back up, with Ramsey's title and Robson's Europe behind them.

Sunderland

Six titles, the 1973 miracle, and now Europe for the first time since.

Fifteen European Cups and thirty-six Spanish titles: the most decorated club in the game.

Més que un club: back-to-back Spanish champions, five European Cups, and Messi's 672.

Madrid's red-and-white counterweight: eleven Spanish titles, three Europa Leagues, one Simeone.