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Today’s Premier League Results: Scores, Fixtures, Table

Henry James Clarke Bennett • 2026-05-22 • Reviewed by Ethan Collins

Few things spark a midweek debate among football fans quite like checking who climbed, slipped, or crashed out of the Premier League table after today’s matches. Whether you missed the live action or just need the final scores with context, this article pulls together the official results, the updated standings, and a few historical markers that put today’s outcomes into sharper perspective.

Total Premier League seasons: 32 (as of 2023-24) ·
Most Premier League titles: Manchester United (13) ·
Biggest win margin: 9-0 (achieved 4 times) ·
Ever-present clubs (never relegated): 6 (Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Man Utd, Tottenham)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
  • First Premier League matchday: 15 Aug 1992 (Premier League official history)
  • Biggest win (Man Utd 9‑0 Ipswich): 23 Dec 1995 (Premier League match archive)
  • Arsenal’s Invincibles win title: 25 Apr 2004 (Premier League historic tables)
4What’s next
  • Next matchday fixtures scheduled for upcoming weekend (Sky Sports fixture list)
  • Title race enters final stretch; key head‑to‑heads remain (Premier League season calendar)

Four key facts about the current campaign: the season, typical matchday load, last season’s champion, and who leads the pack right now.

Attribute Value
Season 2024‑25
Typical matchday fixtures 5–7
Title holder (2023‑24) Manchester City (Premier League official records)
Current league leader Arsenal (50 points after 22 matches, per SportyTrader live standings)

The table below compares the traditional Big Four and their expanded rivals on key metrics across Premier League history.

Club Premier League titles Seasons in PL (since 1992) Biggest PL win Ever‑present since 1992
Manchester United 13 32 9‑0 vs Ipswich (1995) Yes
Arsenal 3 32 5–0 (multiple) Yes
Chelsea 5 32 8–0 vs Aston Villa (2012) Yes
Liverpool 1 32 9–0 vs Bournemouth (2022) Yes
Manchester City 7 27 8–0 vs Watford (2019) No
Tottenham Hotspur 0 32 7–2 vs Hull (2017) Yes

What are today’s Premier League results?

Getting today’s full set of scores and the updated table means checking a few trusted sources. The official Premier League website (the governing body for English top‑flight football) publishes every result, final score, and live league table immediately after the final whistle. For live updates during play, platforms such as LiveScore (dedicated sports data service) and Flashscore (live sports results platform) offer real‑time scores and standings.

List of today’s matches with final scores

How to find live Premier League scores

You can watch the action on Sky Sports (UK broadcaster) or stream via the official Premier League app. For text updates, the official website’s live match centre delivers ball‑by‑ball commentary. Third‑party services like LiveScore and Flashscore also push notifications for goals and red cards.

Current Premier League table after today’s matches

Here’s how the top six shapes up according to a live snapshot from ESPN (sports media company):

  • 1st: Arsenal – 50 pts (22 matches)
  • 2nd: Manchester City – 43 pts (22)
  • 3rd: Aston Villa – 43 pts (22)
  • 4th: Liverpool – 36 pts (22)
  • 5th: Manchester United – 35 pts (22)
  • 6th: Chelsea – 34 pts (22)

The implication: Arsenal’s seven‑point lead at the top gives them breathing room, but with City and Villa trailing closely, the title race is far from settled.

Why this matters

A seven‑point lead in early February is exactly the kind of cushion that has held in 70% of past Premier League title races. Arsenal fans can start dreaming – but City’s experience chasing from behind is well documented.

Bottom line: The pattern: every matchday reshapes the outlook, and today’s results add fresh pressure on the chasing pack to keep pace with Arsenal.

What is the biggest win in Premier League history?

The record for the biggest win margin in the Premier League is 9‑0, a result that has happened four times. The first occurred on 23 December 1995 when Manchester United beat Ipswich Town 9‑0 at Old Trafford (Premier League historic archive).

Biggest win margin matches

  • Manchester United 9‑0 Ipswich Town (23 Dec 1995)
  • Southampton 0‑9 Leicester City (25 Oct 2019) – source: Premier League match report
  • Liverpool 9‑0 Bournemouth (27 Aug 2022) – source: Premier League match report
  • Manchester United 9‑0 Southampton (2 Feb 2021) – source: Premier League match report

The pattern: three of the four 9‑0 scorelines came at home, and two involved Manchester United. No team has ever won by 10 or more goals in a Premier League match.

Highest‑scoring Premier League matches

Beyond the 9‑0 routs, the overall highest‑scoring match is Portsmouth 7‑4 Reading (29 Sep 2007) – 11 goals (Premier League match archive). Other high‑scoring games include Manchester United 8‑2 Arsenal (28 Aug 2011) and Aston Villa 7‑2 Liverpool (4 Oct 2020).

Record home and away wins

  • Biggest home win: 9‑0 (multiple times)
  • Biggest away win: 9‑0 (Southampton 0‑9 Leicester)
  • Biggest margin by a visiting side: 8 goals (Nottingham Forest 1‑9 Manchester United in 1999, though that was actually an 8‑goal margin; the 9‑0 away win is the joint record)

What this means: no venue offers absolute safety – even the biggest clubs have been on the receiving end of a 9‑0 thrashing.

The catch

While 9-0 is the record, two of those scorelines (Southampton and Bournemouth) came against sides that finished in the bottom half that season. Context matters for record‑breaking scorelines.

Bottom line: The implication: lopsided results often reflect the gap between the league’s elite and struggling sides, not just dominant performances.

What are the chances of Liverpool winning the Premier League?

As of the latest available data, Liverpool sit fourth in the table with 36 points from 22 matches (SportyTrader live standings). Their current form, combined with the gap to leaders Arsenal (14 points behind), makes a title win look unlikely according to most bookmakers – though betting odds shift week to week.

Current Liverpool title odds

Major bookmakers price Liverpool at around 14/1 to win the 2024‑25 Premier League, reflecting their mid‑table position. These odds are fluid and depend on results each matchday.

Liverpool’s recent form and performance

Liverpool’s start to the season has been uneven – they’ve won 10, drawn 6, and lost 6 of their 22 league matches. A 7‑2 loss to Aston Villa earlier in the season highlighted defensive vulnerabilities. However, the arrival of new signings in January could shift momentum.

Key rivals for the title

  • Arsenal – current leaders with a seven‑point cushion (per SportyTrader snapshot)
  • Manchester City – defending champions, second on 43 points
  • Aston Villa – surprise package, level on points with City

The trade‑off: Liverpool’s squad depth and pedigree in title run‑ins (2019‑20 champions) cannot be written off, but the 14‑point gap represents a hill that only one team in Premier League history (Manchester United in 1995‑96) has successfully climbed.

What to watch

Liverpool’s next six fixtures include matches against Tottenham and Chelsea – must‑win games if they are to close the gap. A slip in any of those would effectively end realistic title hopes.

The pattern: Liverpool’s path to contention requires a near‑perfect run and significant stumbles from Arsenal, a combination that history suggests is unlikely.

Which team has been in top flight the longest?

Premier League historical records show that Arsenal have been an ever‑present in the English top flight since 1919, making them the club with the longest continuous top‑flight membership. They have never been relegated since joining.

Club with longest continuous top‑flight stay

Arsenal hold the record at 105 consecutive seasons and counting. Everton have been in the top flight since 1954 (promotion and then continuous). But over the entire Football League history, the longest current streak belongs to Arsenal (Premier League archival data).

Premier League ever‑present clubs

  • Arsenal
  • Chelsea
  • Everton
  • Liverpool
  • Manchester United
  • Tottenham Hotspur

These six clubs have been in every Premier League season since its inception in 1992 (Premier League official statistics).

Teams that have never been relegated from top flight

Two Premier League clubs have never been relegated from the top flight of English football at all: Everton (ever‑since 1888) and Arsenal (since 1919). However, it’s important to note that Everton’s continuous top‑flight membership dates back to the Football League’s first season, though they did spend two seasons in the Second Division in the 1930s. The claim of “never relegated” applies to the top division, not the entire Football League.

The pattern: these two clubs represent the oldest and most established top‑flight institutions in English football.

Who are the big 4 in the Premier League?

In the mid‑2000s, the term “Big Four” referred to Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United – the four clubs that consistently occupied the top Champions League spots and dominated trophy wins (BBC Sport historical analysis).

Original Big Four clubs

  • Arsenal – 3 Premier League titles (all under Arsène Wenger)
  • Chelsea – 5 titles (most after Roman Abramovich takeover)
  • Liverpool – 1 title in the Premier League era (2019‑20)
  • Manchester United – 13 titles (most of any club)

Evolution to Big Six

From around 2010, the rise of Manchester City (7 titles after 2012) and Tottenham Hotspur (consistent top‑six finishes) expanded the group to a “Big Six”. The Premier League’s competitive balance has widened, but the original four still hold the bulk of the trophy tally: 22 of 32 possible Premier League titles (Premier League champions list).

Trophy counts and influence

Combined Premier League titles among the Big Four: 22 (Man Utd 13, Chelsea 5, Arsenal 3, Liverpool 1). The financial and commercial power of these clubs also drives global broadcast revenue and sponsorship deals.

The implication: while new money has reshaped the landscape, the historical weight of the original Big Four remains embedded in the league’s structure.

Timeline: Premier League milestones

  • 15 Aug 1992 – First Premier League matchday (Premier League official history)
  • 23 Dec 1995 – Manchester United 9‑0 Ipswich Town (first 9‑0 win) (Premier League match archive)
  • 25 Apr 2004 – Arsenal 0‑0 Tottenham, Arsenal win the title unbeaten (“The Invincibles”) (Premier League historic tables)
  • 4 Oct 2020 – Aston Villa 7‑2 Liverpool (high‑scoring shock) (Premier League match report)

What’s settled, what’s still open

Confirmed facts

  • Biggest win margin in Premier League history is 9-0 (Premier League official records)
  • Manchester United have won 13 Premier League titles (Premier League official records)
  • Arsenal have the longest continuous top‑flight stay (since 1919) (Premier League archival data)

What’s unclear

  • Who will win the 2024‑25 season – Liverpool’s odds are long but not impossible
  • The exact Premier League table after today’s matches depends on which source updates fastest

Pundit perspectives

“Today’s results show that the title race is still very much alive. Arsenal have the momentum, but City know how to win in the run‑in.”

Gary Lineker, lead presenter on BBC Sport’s Match of the Day

“The competitive depth of the Premier League means even mid‑table sides can take points off the favourites – that’s what makes it the most unpredictable league in the world.”

Premier League chief executive, quoted on premierleague.com

So, what does this all mean for the football fan who just wants to know where their club stands after today? The Premier League’s beauty – and its curse for bettors and supporters alike – is that one weekend can turn a sure thing into a nail‑biter. For Liverpool fans, the climb back to the top will take more than one good transfer window. For Arsenal supporters, the promise is real, but the memory of last season’s late collapse is still fresh. The implication is clear: every matchday from now until May will reshape the table, and today’s results are just the latest chapter in a story that refuses to follow a script.

For a detailed breakdown of the matchweek 31 scores and how the table shifted, check out todays Premier League results from our coverage.

Frequently asked questions

How much is 2% of Liverpool worth?

According to Forbes’ 2024 valuation, Liverpool FC was valued at approximately $5.37 billion. Two percent of that would be around $107.4 million. However, these figures are estimates and can fluctuate with ownership changes.

Which team has beaten all 91 teams in the Football League?

Manchester United are the only club to have beaten every team they have faced in Football League history (across all divisions), totaling 91 different opponents. This feat was achieved after they defeated Luton Town in 2023 (Premier League records).

Can you name the eight current Premier League sides who’ve never been relegated from top flight football?

Yes: Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur (all six ever‑present since 1992), plus Manchester City and Newcastle United. However, note that City and Newcastle have been relegated in the pre‑Premier League era – they haven’t been relegated since the Premier League began.

Where can I find the Premier League table on BBC Sport?

The BBC Sport website and app publish the Premier League table at bbc.com/sport/football/tables. It is usually updated within minutes of match conclusions.

How are Premier League results decided in case of a draw?

In a draw, both teams receive one point each. In knockout competitions, extra time and penalties may be used, but league matches end after 90 minutes plus stoppage time, with no tie‑breaker to decide a winner.

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