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When was last time Premier League’s Big Six clubs were relegated?

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.
Published at :November 12, 2026 at 12:11 AM (GMT+5:30)
Modified at :November 12, 2026 at 12:11 AM (GMT+5:30)
LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United celebrates scoring their first goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on October 18, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Zohaib Alam/Manchester United via Getty Images)

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The last time they were relegated was in the 90s.

When was the last time a “big six” team was demoted from the Premier League? Being a member of the Premier League, the world’s most lucrative and well-known domestic football competition, offers enormous financial rewards.

Relegation from the league is therefore a disastrous outcome, both financially and competitively. We examine the most recent instance of England’s largest clubs being relegated from the top division (Premier League).

Last time each Premier League Big Six club was relegated

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Sl No.ClubRelegation Year
6Manchester City2001
5Chelsea1988
4Tottenham Hotspur1977
3Manchester United1974
2Liverpool1954
1Arsenal1913

6. Manchester City

Rayan Cherki of Manchester City
Rayan Cherki of Manchester City celebrates after scoring (Courtesy: Getty)

Manchester City were last relegated in 2001. They finished 18th that season, eight points outside of safety, and their fate was sealed with a 2-1 loss against Ipswich Town during the last matchweek. After two seasons in the third division, the top flight was simply too much after consecutive promotion campaigns.

5. Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Cole Palmer of Chelsea (Courtesy: Getty)

Chelsea are a relatively recent addition to the titans of the English top flight, much like Manchester City. Chelsea were far more vulnerable to relegation before then; they had been demoted from Division One in 1975 and 1977, and their most recent relegation occurred in 1988, marking their third relegation from the top division in 14 seasons.

Chelsea weren’t built until the mid-1990s, when the Blues consistently finished in the top half. After Roman Abramovich bought the London club in 2003, they became the formidable force they are today.

4. Tottenham Hotspur

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: Omar Marmoush of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Omar Marmoush of Tottenham Hotspur (Courtesy: Getty)

Under coach Keith Burkinshaw, Tottenham Hotspur were demoted to the second division in 1977, the last time they fell out of the top league.

The next season, they were promoted back to the top table, and they have remained a constant in the top division ever since. Before that, Spurs were demoted in 1935 and played in the second division for several decades until winning Division Two in 1950 and being promoted to the top.

3. Arsenal

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Ezri Konsa of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Eberechi Eze during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Arsenal FC and Everton at Emirates Stadium on October 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Ezri Konsa of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Eberechi Eze (Courtesy: Getty)

Arsenal have a long-standing presence that none of the great English teams can match. The Gunners have had a consistent and yearly presence in the top division of English football for more than a century, making them the longest-serving team in the top tier.

In the early days of Division One, Arsenal finished 20th and were last demoted in 1913.

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2. Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 12: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Bradley Barcola of Liverpool looks on during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Liverpool FC and Fulham at Anfield on September 12, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Bradley Barcola of Liverpool (Courtesy: Getty)

Liverpool have established themselves as one of the most reliable titans of English football throughout their illustrious history. After seven years of gradual decline, the Reds’ final relegation occurred in 1954, marking the end of their 1947 championship decline.

After coming third four times in Division Two for eight years, they were able to return to the top flight in 1962 after winning the second tier. Since then, they have been a dominant force.

1. Manchester United

Manchester United's Carlos Baleba
Carlos Baleba of Manchester United (Courtesy: Getty)

For over a century, Manchester United have dominated English football, but even the legendary Red Devils have occasionally made mistakes.

Just over 50 years ago, in 1974, Manchester United were demoted from the top flight after finishing in 21st position. They finished 18th the season before, five points ahead of the drop and safe from relegation with 22 teams in the league, so it had been coming. But they would quickly return, winning Division Two the next year and becoming stalwarts of the top level ever since.

When were Manchester United last relegated from the Premier League?

Manchester United were last relegated from the English top flight in 1974 after finishing 21st in the First Division.

When was the last time a Premier League Big Six club was relegated?

Manchester City were the last of the current Premier League Big Six to be relegated, dropping out of the top flight in 2001.

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