By In a moment that will be etched into the annals of English football history, Liverpool FC has clinched their 20th league title, drawing level with arch-rivals Manchester United as the joint-most successful club in the competition’s history. The milestone, celebrated with their latest Premier League triumph in the 2024-25 season, marks a remarkable resurgence for the Reds, who have now ended a 35-year wait for their second league title since 1990.
A recent graphic shared by #TV3GH on X captured the significance of this achievement, ranking the teams with the most Premier League titles. Manchester United and Liverpool now sit atop the list with 20 titles each, followed by Arsenal with 13, Manchester City with 10, and Everton with 9. The graphic underscores the historical dominance of the two footballing giants, whose rivalry has defined English football for decades.
Liverpool’s journey to this point has been one of resilience and reinvention. As noted in a Wikipedia entry updated on April 27, 2025, the club—founded in 1892—has long been a powerhouse, with a legacy that includes eight FA Cups, a record ten League Cups, and sixteen FA Community Shields.
Their European pedigree is equally impressive, with six European Cup titles compared to Manchester United’s three, a gap highlighted in an article by The Athletic. In total, Liverpool’s trophy cabinet now boasts 52 major honors, five ahead of United’s 47, cementing their status as one of the most decorated clubs in the sport.
The 2024-25 season, under the stewardship of manager Arne Slot, has been a testament to Liverpool’s modern evolution. The team’s triumph comes just five years after their last Premier League win in 2019-20, which ended a 30-year title drought.
That victory, led by Jürgen Klopp, was a watershed moment for the club, and Slot’s success this season has further solidified Liverpool’s return to the pinnacle of English football. The Kop, as The Athletic notes, has embraced the “Arne Slot effect,” with the Dutch manager bringing a fresh, dynamic approach to the squad.
What makes this achievement even more poignant is the historical context of the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United. The two clubs, despite their combined 40 league titles and nine European Cups, have rarely been dominant at the same time.
Liverpool’s golden era in the 1970s and 1980s coincided with a 26-year title drought for United, while United’s dominance in the Premier League era under Sir Alex Ferguson overlapped with Liverpool’s 30-year wait for a league crown. As The Athletic points out, the two teams have finished first and second in the league only five times, making their current parity at 20 titles a rare and symbolic moment.
For Liverpool fans, this milestone is less about matching Manchester United and more about the club’s enduring legacy. “I honestly hadn’t even thought about it until you mentioned it to me,” Damian Kavanagh, a 56-year-old lifelong Liverpool supporter, told The Athletic.
“To me, it’s not about equalling Manchester United or trying to go ahead of them. It’s about Liverpool being Liverpool.” That sentiment is echoed in the stands at Anfield, where the pre-match ritual of singing “You’ll Never Walk Alone”—a tradition dating back to the 1960s—remains a powerful symbol of the club’s identity.
The Premier League, which replaced the Football League First Division in 1992, has seen its fair share of dynasties, from United’s Ferguson era to Manchester City’s recent dominance under Pep Guardiola. Yet, Liverpool’s latest triumph serves as a reminder of their staying power. With 10 titles, Manchester City remains a formidable force, while Arsenal’s 13 titles reflect their historical significance. Everton, with 9, rounds out the top five, a nod to their early success in English football.
As Liverpool celebrates this historic achievement, the question now is what lies ahead. Will they surpass Manchester United to claim the outright record for league titles? Or will United, who have seen their record hauled in after years of dominance, mount a comeback? For now, the Reds can bask in the glory of their 20th title—a number that not only ties them with their fiercest rivals but also reaffirms their place at the heart of English football’s storied history.
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