The Number of Times Liverpool Won the Premier League?

Liverpool and the Premier League Title? 

Liverpool Football Club is one of the most storied, decorated, and passionately supported football clubs in the world. With a history stretching back to 1892, the Reds have built a legacy of dominance in English and European football that very few clubs can rival. Yet for all their historic greatness, one question continues to come up among football fans, especially newer fans who grew up watching the Premier League era: how many times have Liverpool won the Premier League?

The answer depends on how you frame the question, and it tells a fascinating story of glory, drought, perseverance, and ultimately, triumph.

In this article, we will explore Liverpool's history of league title wins from their very first championship in 1900/01 all the way to their most recent Premier League triumph in 2024/25, and explain everything you need to know about one of football's greatest clubs and their relationship with England's top-flight title.

The Short Answer: Liverpool Have Won the Premier League Twice

If we are talking strictly about the Premier League, that is, the competition that replaced the old First Division in 1992 then, Liverpool have won it twice:

2019–20 under manager Jürgen Klopp

2024–25 under manager Arne Slot

That is two Premier League titles to date. However, this number alone does not do justice to Liverpool's history as champions of English football. To get the full picture, we need to go back much further.

The 20 English Top-Flight Titles

While Liverpool have won the Premier League twice, they have been crowned champions of England a remarkable 20 times in total, counting both the old First Division era (1888–1992) and the Premier League era (1992–present).

Here is the complete breakdown:

• First Division titles: 18
• Premier League titles: 2
• Total English top-flight titles: 20

This tally of 20 league championships equals the all-time English record, which they now share with rivals Manchester United. It is a number that reflects over a century of excellence and places Liverpool firmly among the greatest football clubs in the history of the sport.

Liverpool's Two Premier League Titles in Detail

1. The 2019–20 Premier League Title (Klopp's Masterpiece)

Liverpool's first ever Premier League title was a long time coming. For 30 years after their last First Division title in 1989/90, the Reds had come agonisingly close on several occasions finishing second in 2001/02, 2008/09, and most memorably in 2013/14 under Brendan Rodgers, when they seemed destined to win the league before a dramatic collapse in the final weeks handed the title to Manchester City. Then came Jürgen Klopp.

The charismatic German manager, who joined Liverpool in 2015, built the team methodically and patiently, assembling one of the most feared attacking units in Europe, featuring Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mané, and Roberto Firmino and pairing it with one of the most formidable defensive setups in Premier League history, anchored by the imperious Virgil van Dijk.

By the 2019/20 season, the machine was at full power. Liverpool were utterly dominant. They won 32 of their 38 league games, drew three, and lost only three, amassing an extraordinary 99 points and finishing 18 points clear of second-placed Manchester City. They wrapped up the title with seven games to spare, a Premier League record at the time.

The only bittersweet note was that the title win came during the COVID-19 pandemic, when fans were barred from attending matches. Liverpool fans could not be inside Anfield to celebrate the moment they had waited 30 years for, though thousands gathered outside the stadium in celebration regardless.

Klopp's team had not just won a league title. They had ended one of the most agonising waits in English football history with a performance of stunning authority.

2. The 2024/25 Premier League Title: Arne Slot's Sensational Debut

If the first Premier League title was about ending a drought, the second was about cementing a legacy and it came with a remarkable storyline of its own.

In the summer of 2024, Jürgen Klopp retired from management after nine transformative years at Liverpool. In his place came Arne Slot, a relatively young Dutch manager who had previously managed Feyenoord in the Netherlands. Eyebrows were raised. Could Slot replace one of the most beloved managers in Liverpool's history and maintain the club's elite status?

The answer was a resounding yes. Slot led Liverpool to the Premier League title in his very first season in charge, a feat that very few managers accomplish so quickly at any club, let alone one with Liverpool's weight of expectation. His side finished the 2024/25 season on 84 points, comfortably ahead of Arsenal in second place.

A pivotal moment came when Liverpool defeated Tottenham Hotspur 5–1 at Anfield, a result that mathematically confirmed their title with four games still remaining, making them only the seventh team in Premier League history to seal the title so early in the calendar.

Mohamed Salah was once again central to the triumph. The Egyptian King in what many speculated might be his final season at the club delivered one of his finest individual campaigns, leading the Premier League in both goals (28) and assists (18), becoming one of the few players ever to top both charts in the same season.

This second Premier League title was also historically significant: it took Liverpool's total English top-flight title count to 20, drawing level with Manchester United and setting a new joint-record for English football.

Liverpool's 18 First Division Titles: A Dynasty Built Over Decades

To fully appreciate Liverpool's place in English football history, it is important to look at their First Division record. The Football League First Division was the top tier of English football from 1888 until 1992, when the Premier League was formed.

Liverpool's 18 First Division championships were won across different eras, shaped by different legendary managers:

The Early Years (1900-1923)

Liverpool won their first league title in 1900–01 under manager Tom Watson, just nine years after the club was founded. Watson also guided them to a second title in 1905/06. After a gap, Liverpool won back-to-back titles in 1921/22 and 1922/23 under David Ashworth and Matt McQueen. These four early titles established Liverpool as a serious force in English football.

The Shankly Era (1964/1973)

The arrival of Bill Shankly as manager in 1959 began a transformation that would take Liverpool from Second Division mediocrity to the pinnacle of English and European football. Shankly delivered league titles in 1963/64 and 1965/66, laying the foundations for what would become one of the most dominant periods in English football history.

The Paisley and Fagan Era (1976-1984)

Bob Paisley, who succeeded Shankly in 1974, became the most successful manager in Liverpool's history. Under his stewardship, Liverpool won the league in 1975/76, 1976/77, 1978/79, 1979/80, 1981/82, and 1982/83: six titles in eight seasons. His successor Joe Fagan then added a seventh consecutive trophy in 1983/84. This period represented Liverpool at the absolute peak of their powers, winning simultaneously at home and in Europe.

The Dalglish Era (1986-1990)

Player-turned-manager Kenny Dalglish added three more First Division titles in 1985/86 (as part of a famous league and FA Cup double), 1987/88, and 1989/90, bringing Liverpool's total to 18 and making them the undisputed kings of English football at that point in history.

Then, in 1992, the Premier League was born and Liverpool's dominance gave way to a 30-year wait that only ended with Klopp's arrival and eventual triumph.

Liverpool's Premier League Near-Misses: The Painful Years

Between 1992 and 2019, Liverpool came agonisingly close to winning the Premier League on several occasions, making their eventual triumph all the sweeter. Key near-misses included:

2001/02: Liverpool finished second under Gérard Houllier, seven points behind Arsenal's famous Invincibles season (Arsenal, in fact, won the title that year, not going unbeaten until 2003–04).

2008/09: Under Rafael Benítez, Liverpool finished second to Manchester United by just four points in one of the most competitive title races of the era, despite losing only twice all season.

2013/14: The most heartbreaking near-miss of all. Under Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool played thrilling, attacking football and led the table late in the season. A dramatic slip by captain Steven Gerrard in a crucial game against Chelsea, followed by a 3–3 draw with Crystal Palace, handed the title to Manchester City by just two points. It remains one of the most talked-about collapses in Premier League history.

2018/19: Under Klopp, Liverpool amassed 97 points, a total that would have won the Premier League in almost any other season but still finished second as Manchester City pipped them by a single point in one of the closest title races ever.

Each near-miss added another chapter to the painful story of Liverpool's wait and made the 2019/20 triumph feel that much more deserving when it finally arrived.

How Liverpool's Title Count Compares to Other Premier League Clubs

To put Liverpool's record in context, here is how they compare to the other most successful clubs in English top-flight history:

Club: Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal , Everton, Manchester City, Chelsea, Aston Villa Total: 20, 20, 13, 9, 9, 6, 7

Liverpool and Manchester United stand alone at the top with 20 titles each. However, it is worth noting that in the Premier League era specifically, Manchester United have won 13 of their 20 titles, while Liverpool have won just 2. This reflects the very different fortunes of the two clubs since 1992.

The Managers Behind Liverpool's League Titles

Liverpool's 20 English top-flight titles have been delivered by some of football's most legendary managers. Here is a quick breakdown:

1. Tom Watson: 2 titles (1901, 1906)
2. David Ashworth / Matt McQueen: 2 titles (1922, 1923)
3. George Kay: 1 title (1947)
4. Bill Shankly: 3 titles (1964, 1966, 1973)
5. Bob Paisley: 6 titles (1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983)
6. Joe Fagan: 1 title (1984)
7. Kenny Dalglish: 3 titles (1986, 1988, 1990)
8. Jürgen Klopp: 1 Premier League title (2020)
9. Arne Slot: 1 Premier League title (2025)

Bob Paisley's record of six titles as manager remains the most impressive individual contribution to Liverpool's league championship tally.

What Makes Liverpool's Record So Special?

Liverpool's record of 20 top-flight titles is remarkable for several reasons:

Longevity: Their first title came in 1901 and their most recent in 2025, a span of 124 years of title-winning history.

Consistency: Unlike many clubs whose dominance was confined to a single era, Liverpool have won titles in virtually every decade from the 1900s through the 2020s.

European Pedigree: Liverpool's domestic record exists alongside an extraordinary European record: 6 European Cup/Champions League titles, 3 UEFA Cups, and 4 UEFA Super Cups, confirming their status as a truly world-class club.

Global Fanbase: Liverpool's success has earned them one of the largest and most passionate fanbases in the world, with supporters on every continent united by the iconic anthem, You'll Never Walk Alone.

What's Next for Liverpool?

With their 2024/25 Premier League title, Liverpool have equalled Manchester United's all-time record of 20 English top-flight titles. The question now is whether they can go on to break the record outright.

Under Arne Slot, who has proven himself capable of winning the Premier League in his very first season and with an exciting squad that features world-class talent, Liverpool look well-positioned to continue competing at the highest level. Should they win a 21st title, they would stand alone as the most decorated club in English football history, a tantalising prospect for Liverpool supporters everywhere.

Conclusion 

So, how many times have Liverpool won the Premier League? The direct answer is twice in 2019/20 and 2024/25. But within that simple answer lies a far richer story: a club that dominated English football for decades, endured a painful 30-year wait for their first Premier League title, and then recaptured the crown five years later under a new manager.

With 20 top-flight titles in total jointly the most in English football history Liverpool are not just a great club. They are one of the defining institutions of the beautiful game, and their story is far from over