Welcome to the world of Premier League football, where the highs are high, the lows are low, and the memes are plentiful. As fans, we live for the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. And while we all love to bask in the glory of our team's successes, sometimes it's the losses that stick with us the most. Today, we're taking a look at the worst defeats in Premier League history. From shocking upsets to embarrassing blowouts, these matches will probably have made you you cringe, groan, and maybe even shed a tear. Because let's face it, even the best teams in the world need a reality check once in a while. For any supporters of the teams that are featured in this post, don't worry - there's always next season. Or at least, that's what we tell ourselves.
Arsenal
Arsenal 2-8 Manchester United, August 28, 2011
Aston Villa
Aston Villa 0-8 Chelsea, December 23, 2012
Bournemouth
Bournemouth 0-9 Liverpool, August 27, 2022
Brentford
Brentford 1-5 Newcastle, October 8, 2022
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-5 Manchester City, July 11, 2020
Chelsea
Chelsea 0-6 Manchester City, February 10, 2019
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace 0-7 Liverpool, December 19, 2020
Everton
Everton 0-7 Arsenal, May 11, 2005
Fulham
Fulham 0-6 Hull City, December 28, 2013
Leeds United
Leeds United 0-7 Manchester City, December 14, 2021
Leicester City
Leicester City 1-6 Arsenal, December 26, 2000
Liverpool
Liverpool 2-7 Aston Villa, October 4, 2020
Manchester City
Manchester City 1-8 Middlesbrough, May 11, 2008
Manchester United
Manchester United 0-7 Liverpool, May 5, 2023
Newcastle United
Newcastle United 0-6 Manchester United, January 12, 2008
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest 0-7 Blackburn Rovers, November 17, 1995
Southampton
Southampton 0-9 Leicester City, October 25, 2019
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur 1-7 Newcastle, December 28, 1996
West Ham United
West Ham United 1-7 Manchester United, April 1, 2000
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-5 Chelsea, September 20, 2003
Football is a rollercoaster of emotions. We've laughed, we've cried, and we've cringed our way through some of the most unforgettable moments in the league's history.
So, we want to know - what's your worst Premier League matchday memory? Was it a devastating loss to a rival team, a humiliating defeat in front of your home crowd, or something else entirely? Share your story in the comments below and let's commiserate together. And who knows - maybe one day we'll look back on these memories and laugh. Or at least, try to.
