Chelsea Tops 21st Century English Football with 21 Trophies

The English Premier League's 'Big Six' clubs—Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur—have become global powerhouses due to a combination of sporting success, marketing, and financial strength. Chelsea recently became the most decorated English club of the 21st century with 21 major trophies, including their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup win, surpassing Manchester City and Manchester United in recent achievements. Financially, Manchester City leads as the richest Premier League club in 2025 with a $5.3 billion valuation under Sheikh Mansour's City Football Group, which operates clubs worldwide. Manchester United follows closely with a $5 billion valuation, benefiting from strong global brand loyalty and new investment, despite inconsistent on-field performance. Liverpool, valued at $4.6 billion and owned by Fenway Sports Group, continues to thrive through sporting success and strategic business management. The Premier League clubs' success extends beyond trophies to building extensive global sports empires, highlighting the league's evolution into a financial and cultural juggernaut.