Best ever starts to a Premier League season

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In terms of results, Liverpool have had a perfect start to their league campaign 

Let's explore some more impressive starts to Premier League seasons.

Author | William G

Super News Football | Premier League | Liverpool v Arsenal | View from the stands
Pre match at Liverpool v Arsenal | August 2025

"It's a marathon not a sprint..." is a famous old saying that sometimes applies to a Premier campaign. Here are some examples of very impressive starts to seasons. Not all of them were champions in May. 

Chelsea (2005–06) | Nine Consecutive Wins

Chelsea set the benchmark with a flawless start to the 2005–06 season, securing nine consecutive victories. Under José Mourinho, the team dominated early matches, defeating clubs like Wigan Athletic, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur. Their streak culminated in a 5–1 triumph over Bolton Wanderers. Although their momentum was briefly halted by a draw against Everton, they went on to clinch the title with an eight-point lead over Manchester United.

Liverpool (2019–20) | Eight Wins

Liverpool's 2019–20 campaign commenced with eight straight wins, showcasing their intent to secure their first league title in 30 years. Key victories included a 4–1 opening-day win against Norwich City and a dramatic 2–1 home win over Leicester City, sealed by a last-minute penalty from James Milner. Their unbeaten run continued, propelling them to the first Premier League title in 30 years. 

Newcastle United (1994–95), Chelsea (2009–10), Manchester City (2016–17), Liverpool (2018–19), Manchester City (2023–24) | Six Wins

Several teams have matched the feat of six consecutive wins to start a season. Newcastle United achieved this in the 1994–95 season, marking their dominance in the early Premier League years. Chelsea replicated this in 2009–10, while Manchester City did so in 2016–17 and again in 2023–24. Liverpool's 2018–19 season also began with six wins, reflecting their status as one of the favourites to win that season's Premier League. What's interesting is that Newcastle United, Manchester City and Liverpool failed to win the title in those seasons. Sometimes, it is a marathon and not a sprint. 

Of course, English football did exist before 1992

There were actually two instances of teams bettering the season-commencing nine-match winning streak recorded by Chelsea in 2005. In the 1960/1961 season, Tottenham Hotspur won their first 11 matches and went onto lift the old First Division trophy.

In 1985/1986, Ron Atkinson's Manchester United side won their first 10 matches and looked on course to win their first championship since 1967. A disastrous middle part of the season saw them finish in 4th place. They had to wait until the first year of the Premier League before they were champions again.

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