The English Premier League is the top-tier professional football league in England and the most-watched football league in the world. Each season, 20 teams battle it out for the title of Premier League champions. But has a relegated team ever won the Premier League? We take a look at the history of the competition and explore whether it has ever happened.
What is Relegation?
Relegation is a process by which teams that finish in the bottom three of the English Premier League are relegated to a lower division. The team that finishes bottom of the table is automatically relegated to the Championship, while teams that finish 17th and 18th go into a relegation play-off with teams from the Championship. The two teams that emerge victorious from the play-off are allowed to stay in the Premier League while the two teams that lose are relegated.
Premier League Relegation History
The Premier League has been in existence since 1992. Since then, there have been a total of 91 relegations, with the most recent being Cardiff City in the 2018-19 season. Of these 91 relegations, there have been seven teams that have managed to bounce back and get promoted back to the Premier League in consecutive seasons.
Relegated Teams That Have Won the Premier League
While there have been seven teams that have managed to bounce back and get promoted back to the Premier League in consecutive seasons, none of them have gone on to win the Premier League. The closest any of them have come to achieving this feat was in the 2011-12 season, when Queens Park Rangers finished in fourth place, just four points behind champions Manchester City.
The Teams That Have Never Been Relegated
There are currently six teams in the Premier League that have never been relegated from the top-flight: Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. These teams have been in the Premier League since its inception in 1992 and have been consistently competitive throughout the years, making them the most successful teams in the competition.
The Teams That Have Never Won the Premier League
While there have been six teams that have never been relegated from the top-flight, there are also six teams that have never won the Premier League: Brighton & Hove Albion, Burnley, Crystal Palace, Huddersfield Town, Sheffield United and Swansea City. These teams have all been playing in the Premier League since its inception in 1992, but none of them have yet managed to win the title.
Has a Relegated Team Ever Been Champions?
No, a relegated team has never been champions of the English Premier League. The closest any team has come to achieving this feat was in the 2011-12 season, when Queens Park Rangers finished fourth, just four points behind champions Manchester City.
What Are the Chances of a Relegated Team Winning the Premier League?
Given the fact that no team has ever managed to win the Premier League after being relegated, it is safe to say that the chances of a relegated team winning the title are extremely slim. The competition is extremely competitive and teams that are relegated often struggle to get back to the top-flight, let alone win the title.
Conclusion
In conclusion, no team that has been relegated from the English Premier League has ever managed to win the title. The competition is extremely competitive and teams that are relegated often struggle to get back to the top-flight, let alone win the title. While there have been seven teams that have managed to bounce back and get promoted back to the Premier League in consecutive seasons, none of them have gone on to win the Premier League. The closest any of them have come to achieving this feat was in the 2011-12 season, when Queens Park Rangers finished in fourth place, just four points behind champions Manchester City.