The Biggest Premier League Wins: Moments of Glory and Humiliation

What are the biggest wins in Premier League history? We look back at the matches to have been won by an eight-goal margin and higher in the competition.

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9-Goal Margins

• Manchester United 9-0 Ipswich Town – 4 March 1995
• Southampton 0-9 Leicester City – 25 October 2019
• Manchester United 9-0 Southampton – 2 February 2021
• Liverpool 9-0 Bournemouth – 27 August 2022

8-Goal Margins

• Newcastle United 8-0 Sheffield Wednesday – 19 September 1999
• Tottenham Hotspur 9-1 Wigan Athletic – 22 November 2009
• Chelsea 8-0 Wigan Athletic – 9 May 2010
• Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa – 23 December 2012
• Southampton 8-0 Sunderland – 18 October 2014
• Manchester City 8-0 Watford – 21 September 2019
• Sheffield United 0-8 Newcastle United – 24 September 2023

Manchester United 9-0 Ipswich Town – 4 March 1995

Second-placed Manchester United hosted second-from-bottom Ipswich Town at Old Trafford in March 1995 on the back of a shock 1-0 defeat to lowly Everton at Goodison Park a week earlier. United were without the talismanic Eric Cantona, their top-scorer Andrei Kanchelskis handed in a transfer request, and they had to rely on out-of-form Mark Hughes and new signing Andy Cole. However, Cole found his scoring boots and netted five goals in the game, contributing to the 9-0 thrashing of Ipswich Town. This defeat dented Ipswich’s confidence, and they finished bottom of the league that season.

Newcastle United 8-0 Sheffield Wednesday – 19 September 1999

Newcastle and Sheffield Wednesday had started the season terribly. Both teams had only won one point each, and Wednesday was bottom of the table. This game was Bobby Robson’s first league home game in charge of Newcastle, and his team delivered a stunning performance. Alan Shearer scored five goals in the first half, helping Newcastle secure an 8-0 victory. Shearer’s prolific showing boosted his goal tally and Newcastle’s confidence, leading them to finish the season in 11th position.

Tottenham 9-1 Wigan Athletic – 22 November 2009

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Tottenham Hotspur treated their fans to a second-half goal-scoring feast against Wigan Athletic. Jermain Defoe was the star of the match, scoring five goals, making him the only player in Premier League history to achieve such a feat in a single half. The partnership of Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe proved fruitful, with a combined total of 44 goals in their Premier League careers. This victory helped Spurs secure fourth position and a place in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.

Chelsea 8-0 Wigan Athletic – 9 May 2010

Wigan Athletic must have experienced déjà vu when facing Chelsea just six months after their 8-0 defeat against Tottenham. This time, Chelsea showcased their attacking prowess, with Didier Drogba scoring a hat trick in a 8-0 rout. Drogba’s goals propelled him to win the Premier League golden boot, while teammate Frank Lampard provided two assists and ended the season as the league’s top assist provider. Chelsea’s 103 Premier League goals in 2009-10 set a record at the time.

Southampton 8-0 Sunderland – 18 October 2014

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman believed that facing Sunderland would be difficult due to their strong defense and organization. However, his prediction proved to be far from the truth. Sunderland suffered a spectacular volleyed own goal from Santiago Vergini in the 12th minute, setting the tone for their comical demise. Sunderland conceded seven more goals, including three own goals, equaling their Premier League record for own goals in a single match. Southampton’s victory showcased their attacking strength and defensive stability.

Manchester City 8-0 Watford – 21 September 2019

Manchester City’s appearance on this list was long overdue, and they made their mark by thrashing Watford 8-0. Watford had already suffered heavy defeats against City in previous meetings, and history repeated itself at the Etihad Stadium. City took a commanding 5-0 lead in just 18 minutes, setting a record for the fastest a team has been five goals ahead in a Premier League match. City’s devastating performance secured their biggest-ever Premier League win and left Watford in despair.

Southampton 0-9 Leicester City – 25 October 2019

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Leicester City ended their Friday curse in style by demolishing Southampton 9-0. Jamie Vardy and Ayoze Pérez both netted hat tricks in the record-breaking win, making them only the second pair of players to achieve this feat in a Premier League match. Leicester’s victory became the biggest-ever away win in English top-flight history. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl suffered the embarrassment of being on the receiving end of two 9-0 thrashings just 15 months apart.

Liverpool 9-0 Bournemouth – 27 August 2022

Liverpool were in need of a positive result after a slow start to the 2022-23 Premier League season. They achieved more than they hoped for by thrashing Bournemouth 9-0. Roberto Firmino’s performance was particularly outstanding, as he scored two goals and assisted another three, joining an elite group of Liverpool players who contributed to five goals in a single Premier League match. Liverpool’s victory marked their joint-biggest margin of victory in their league history.

Sheffield United 0-8 Newcastle – 24 September 2023

In an unexpected turn of events, Newcastle United unleashed an unstoppable attacking force against Sheffield United. Despite Sheffield United’s promising start, Newcastle scored eight goals through eight different players, breaking the record for the most different goal scorers for a single team in a Premier League game. This victory became Newcastle’s joint-biggest Premier League win and the second-biggest away win by any team in the Premier League era.

FAQs

Q: Which team holds the record for the biggest Premier League win?
A: Manchester United and Southampton share the record for the biggest Premier League win, both winning matches by a margin of 9 goals.

Q: Which player holds the record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League match?
A: Alan Shearer holds the record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League match, scoring five goals in Newcastle United’s 8-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in 1999.

Q: How many teams have suffered a defeat by an 8-goal margin in the Premier League?
A: A total of 13 teams have suffered a defeat by an 8-goal margin in the Premier League.

Conclusion

The biggest wins in Premier League history have provided moments of glory and humiliation for the teams involved. From Newcastle’s incredible 8-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday to Manchester United’s repeated 9-0 thrashings of Ipswich Town and Southampton, these matches have left a lasting impact on the league’s history. Whether it’s a display of attacking prowess or a collapse of defensive stability, these matches remind us of the unpredictable nature of football.

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