The Premier League has witnessed countless iconic moments, legendary players, and jaw-dropping feats since its inception in 1992. Many records have been set and broken over the years, while some stand out as so extraordinary that they may never be matched again. These records have become part of the league’s identity and seem destined to stand the test of time.
7. Fewest Goals Conceded in a Season: 15 Goals
Chelsea’s astonishing 2004/05 title-winning campaign had them conceding a remarkable 15 goals. The defence consisted of goalkeeper Petr Cech and defenders Paulo Ferreira, John Terry, Ricardo Carvalho, and William Gallas. The 2004/05 campaign was even Jose Mourinho’s first season in the Premier League.
“The Special One” dethroned Arsenal’s Invincibles, losing just one game in the entire season. Chelsea even set another record that season by keeping 25 clean sheets, the most in a Premier League season.
6. Longest Unbeaten Run at Home: 86 Matches
Chelsea’s unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge lasted for over four years under four different managers, making it a fortress in London. Their unbeaten run started on 20 March 2004 with a 2-1 win over Fulham and finally ended on 26 October 2008 with a 1-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Jose Mourinho was in charge of 60 of these, with Felipe Scolari, Claudio Ranieri, and Avram Grant overseeing the other 26. Liverpool came closest to record, going 68 matches unbeaten in the league at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp. Their streak ended with a shock 1-0 home defeat to Burnley.
5. Fastest Goal Ever Scored in the Premier League: 7.69 Seconds
Shane Long opened the scoring for Southampton against Watford in a record 7.69 seconds in 2019. The record is even more impressive considering Southampton didn’t even take the kick-off.
Watford lost possession after Craig Cathcart’s failed clearance was blocked by Shane Long. The Irishman then chipped the ball over Ben Foster to score just under 8 seconds. Philip Billing came closest, scoring in 9.11 seconds for Bournemouth against Arsenal.
4. Fewest Losses in a Premier League Season: 0 Losses
Arsene Wenger claimed his side could go an entire season unbeaten in 2002 and was mocked for it. The following season, he did exactly that, becoming the only side to lift the Golden Premier League trophy. The Invincibles were led by captain Patrick Vieira and contained many other iconic names: Robert Pires, Sol Campbell, Dennis Bergkamp, and, of course, Thierry Henry.
Although the record obviously cannot be broken, it is highly unlikely that it will even be equaled. Two teams came close; Chelsea, in 2004/05, and Liverpool in 2018/19, ended their campaigns suffering just one league defeat.
3. Longest Run Without Conceding a Goal: 1,113 Minutes
From 15 November 2008 to 18 February 2009, no player in the Premier League found the back of the net against Edwin van der Sar. Ahead of the Dutch goalkeeper was Manchester United’s iconic defensive duo, Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.
This incredible run earned Manchester United a record 14 clean sheets in a row. The closest is Chelsea’s 2004/05 side with 10 consecutive clean sheets. Manchester United’s run came to an end as Blackburn’s Roque Santa Cruz finally got the better of Manchester United’s defence in a 2-1 victory for Manchester United.
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2. Most Losses in a Row: 20 Losses
Sunderland endured a terrible run in the Premier League, recording a 20-game losing streak in the competition. The record spanned over a number of seasons; they lost their last 15 matches in the 2002/03 season, and were relegated after finishing bottom of the table. They were welcomed back into the Premier League in 2005/06 and lost their opening five games before picking up a point against West Brom.
Even Derby’s abysmal 2007/08 campaign did not break this record, as the side at least picked up a couple of draws. The Premier League has since evolved as a league and now possesses too much quality for such a record to be broken.
1. Longest Serving Manager in the Premier League: 21 years, 224 days
Arsene Wenger was named manager of Arsenal in 1996 and managed the club for a colossal 22 seasons until 2018. The Frenchman is regarded as one of the greatest managers in Premier League history. He won three Premier League titles and, most notably, managed the Invincibles side.
It is worth noting that Sir Alex Ferguson managed Manchester United for 27 years; however, six of those years were before the Premier League was inaugurated. Football has evolved in the modern age, and clubs are a lot more ruthless with sacking managers, so the record is unlikely to be touched again.
Conclusion
As seasons come and go, new records will always emerge, but some achievements remain etched deeper than others. These unbreakable feats capture the essence of greatness and the drama that make the Premier League unique.
Written by: Thillai Ritvik
