In the previous decade, the 2000s, a “top four” of dominant teams established in the Premier League making them the Old English Premier League (EPL) Big Four

The List of Old English Premier League (EPL) Big Four Clubs

The listed four clubs below were once the “big four,” or constant contenders.

• Manchester United
• Liverpool
• Arsenal
• Chelsea

There were some clubs that they didn’t include in the “big four”. They are Premier League champions Blackburn Rovers (1995) and Leicester City (2016). Their success belies the fact that they have not been reliable and consistent enough.

Just like there are “major” clubs in England like Aston Villa or Nottingham Forest that have had tremendous success in the past, their current results have damaged their ranking.

Teams like Leeds United, Everton, and Newcastle United, perennial Premier League challengers, have also struggled with inconsistency and even relegation in recent years.

On the other hand, the north London club has won the First Division twice (1951 and 1961).

They are one among the “big four” because they have been consistently competitive over a long period of time. Also they perform well to qualify for Champions League and Europa League while leaving their marks on the domestic league.