Top 5 English clubs with most trophies won since Roman Abramovich took over at Chelsea
Roman Abramovich is set to part ways with Chelsea after owning the club for nearly two decades. The Russian oligarch handed over the stewardship of the club last week before deciding to completely cut ties.
He leaves a legacy behind, putting the Blues on a pedestal that they were not even close to when he bought them.
Chelsea Football Club owe their success to Roman Abramovich
Official. Roman Abramovich: “I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. I have taken the decision to SELL the Club”. #CFC
🚨🔵 Official. Roman Abramovich: “I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. I have taken the decision to SELL the Club”. #CFC
“I believe this is in the best interest of the Club, the fans, the employees, as well as the Club’s sponsors and partners”. https://t.co/SCGhgYcAfm
Although the Blues were winning the odd trophy before Abramovich's takeover in 2003, his investment propelled the West London club to glory. He had the finances to bring the best managers and the best players to Stamford Bridge and he always delivered.
While his cut-throat policy of sacking managers was not appreciated by many, it ensured that the club was always in the midst of winning league titles and domestic/European cups.
On that note, let's take a look at the top five English clubs with the most trophies won since Roman Abramovich took over at Chelsea.
#5 Liverpool - 10
Liverpool, who recently won the Carabao Cup on penalties against the Blues, were not the most successful side in 2000s. Their Premier League trophy drought continued in the decade before they eventually won it in 2020.
Just the 86 major trophies between Manchester United and Liverpool 🏆
With City and Chelsea collecting seven Premier League titles in the last 10 years.
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The Merseyside outfit are one of the most successful clubs in England but were taken aback when Abramovich took over at Chelsea. This meant that the Blues would be competing for the same trophies as them, but with massive financial backing.
Liverpool did win the Champions League in 2005 and a couple of domestic cups, but their major trophy haul of the last two decades has come under Jurgen Klopp. The German manager also defeated Abramovich's side in two finals (2019 UEFA Super Cup, 2022 Carabao Cup), both on penalties.
Regardless, Liverpool only managed to win 10 trophies during Abramovich's reign at Stamford Bridge.
#4 Arsenal (11)
Arsenal have always been one of the most successful clubs in England but their road to success was dithered when Abramovich took over at Chelsea.
Since last league title win:
Chelsea- 5 years.
Man United -9 years.
Arsenal -18 years. https://t.co/4FMSvIjEHs
The Gunners, alongside Manchester United, were regularly competing for silverware in the early 2000s but a lot of it stopped after the Blues became a financial behemoth. To put this into context, Arsenal have not won a league title since 2004 and are yet to win the Champions League.
At the same time, the West London club have won the league on five occasions and picked up two Champions League titles. But it must be noted that Arsenal have defeated the Stamford Bridge outfit in two domestic Cup finals (2017 FA Cup, 2020 FA Cup).
Nevertheless, Arsenal have managed to win 11 titles since the Russian businessman took over their London rivals.