8 trophies in 2 seasons: Does the APL break stereotypes, or is it just a viral hoax?

8 trophies in 2 seasons: The EPL is breaking stereotypes, or is it just a viral hoax? In social media, there’s a lot of information about eight different clubs in the English Premier League that have won trophies over the past two seasons. On the surface, this seems to be a clear indication of unprecedented competition in top-tier football. However, a professional analysis requires a clear distinction between facts and marketing gimmicks.

If we only consider official trophies such as the EPL, FA Cup, League Cup, and European tournaments, then during the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons, those trophies were won by Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, and West Ham. Clubs like Tottenham, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, and Chelsea didn’t win any of these trophies during that period. It’s likely that the author included the FA Cup, youth and women’s trophies, as well as pre-season tournaments in his calculations. This technically expands the list of trophies, but it also distorts the true picture of competition.

Nevertheless, the popularity of this post reflects a real trend: the monopoly held by traditional giants is breaking down. Good management, analysis, and investment in infrastructure have allowed Villa and Newcastle to consistently compete for European trophies. Arsenal has become a constant contender for the championship. English football has become more balanced, and the gap between the top six clubs and those below them has become minimal.

Even if the numbers from social media are exaggerated, they still show something important: in the EPL, any club with a clear strategy can win a tournament. And it’s this unpredictability that makes the league the most exciting football product in the world.