2023/24 will mark the 24th season of non-London dominance in 32 seasons. There is a reason, or there are reasons, for this. I believe one reason is the greater drive and courage of the hinterland clubs. I believe London is a soft, cushy, big 🏦 for soccer clubs and their supporter-elites. The list of winners of the Premier League by team:
Manchester United: 13Manchester City: 7
-Population of Greater Manchester: 2.8M-
Chelsea (London): 5
Arsenal (London): 3
Chelsea (London): 5
Arsenal (London): 3
-Population of Greater London: 8.9M-
Blackburn Rovers: 1
-Population of Greater Blackburn:154.8k-
Leicester City: 1
-Population of Metro Leicester: 562k-
Liverpool: 1
-Population of Metro Liverpool: 923k-
The combined population of non-London areas is ~4.8M, 54% of London’s pop. Yet, non-London clubs have won 75% of EPL titles.
Blackburn Rovers: 1
-Population of Greater Blackburn:154.8k-
Leicester City: 1
-Population of Metro Leicester: 562k-
Liverpool: 1
-Population of Metro Liverpool: 923k-
The combined population of non-London areas is ~4.8M, 54% of London’s pop. Yet, non-London clubs have won 75% of EPL titles.
