Premier League Shirts

Here are a series of unique and meticulously crafted shirt designs that are profoundly inspired by the rich history and vibrant culture of the Premier League, which has captivated and engaged passionate fans for over 30 years since its inception in the year 1992. These exceptional artistic representations celebrate the enduring legacy of all the teams that have competed in every single season of England’s prestigious top division, including well-known and beloved clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Everton, West Ham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, and many more beloved teams. Each design is thoughtfully based on the shirt from that particular year and creatively incorporates significant local landmarks, iconic stadiums, and both past and current legendary figures who have played vital roles in shaping the respective histories of these esteemed football clubs up to the present day.

1991/1992 - First Division : The final season of the original First Division before the F.A. Premier League

This section focuses on the final ever season of the original Football League, prior to the significant restructure that marked the inception of the new F.A. Premier League, which took effect in the second half of 1992. The final winners of this historic competition were Leeds United, under the strategic guidance of their manager, Howard Wilkinson, while Manchester United ended the season in the runner-up position and Sheffield Wednesday secured a commendable place in the top tier.

At the conclusion of this highly competitive campaign, all of the First Division football clubs, along with those promoted from the Second Division made the monumental decision to resign en masse from the Football League, leading to the official formation of the new F.A. Premier League on May 27th, a pivotal moment in the history of English football.

1992/1993 - F.A. Premier League [The inaugural season]

The new competition officially began on the weekend that commenced on Saturday, August 15th, 1992, marking a significant moment in the history of football. This pivotal point in time saw the introduction of 22 inaugural founding members who collectively made up the newly established division, which included several prestigious and historically significant clubs such as Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Queens Park Rangers, Chelsea, Wimbledon, and Crystal Palace are all renowned football clubs that hail from various regions within North, West, South West, and South East London. Each of these teams represents the vibrant football culture of their respective areas, contributing to the rich tapestry of London’s sporting heritage.

Additionally, Southampton represented the South, while Ipswich Town and Norwich City were notable representatives from the East Anglia region. Aston Villa and Coventry City proudly represented the West Midlands area, whereas Nottingham Forest stood alone, serving as the sole representative from the East Midlands region. The North West had excellent representation within the football scene, showcasing teams such as Blackburn Rovers from East Lancashire, as well as the well-known clubs Everton and Liverpool from Merseyside. Additionally, the region was proudly represented by Oldham Athletic, alongside the two giants of Manchester, namely Manchester City and Manchester United.Completing the extensive and diverse lineup were Leeds United, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday, and Middlesbrough, who collectively represented both Yorkshire and the North East of England.

As of the present day, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton, Liverpool, and Manchester United stand as the only six original founding members of the Premier League that have proudly featured in every single season since its inception, thereby showcasing their enduring presence and significant impact in the competitive landscape of English football. As the sole representative from the West Midlands at the time, Aston Villa held a significant position as founding members of the league until their departure in 2016. This marked a notable chapter in their history as it was their first relegation from the top-flight since 1987, followed by their triumphant and much-anticipated return in 2019. Crystal Palace has been a part of the English Premier League since 2013, following numerous challenging years that involved facing tough times with four relegations occurring in the years of 1993, 1995, 1998, and 2005. Despite these significant challenges, the south-east London club has demonstrated remarkable strength and unwavering perseverance throughout its journey in the competitive landscape of English football. Manchester City has been in the league since 2003 after their relegations in 1996 and 2001. Additionally, West Ham United and Newcastle United, who were not founding members in the inaugural season, have featured prominently in the top-flight since 2012 and 2018, respectively, following their first promotion together in 1993 and dealing with subsequent relegations in 2003, 2011, and 2009, 2016. AFC Bournemouth, Brighton and Hove Albion [2017-present] , Brentford [2021-present], Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers have also established themselves as top-flight continualists , following their various promotions over the years.

Other notable teams that have also featured in the F.A. Premier League since its inception include Charlton Athletic, representing South East London, Sunderland from the North East, as well as Swansea City and Cardiff City, both hailing from Wales. Additionally, teams like Swindon Town from the South West, Bolton Wanderers, Blackpool, and Wigan Athletic from the North West, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, and Birmingham City from the West Midlands, along with Portsmouth representing the South, also made their mark. Furthermore, Luton Town and Watford, both from the East, and Huddersfield Town and Hull City from both West and East Yorkshire, have been significant participants in the league's storied history.

1993/1994 - F.A. Carling Premiership [Start of sponsor period 1993-2001]

1994/1995 - F.A. Carling Premiership

1995/1996 - F.A. Carling Premiership

1996/1997 - F.A. Carling Premiership / Nationwide Division 1

1997/1998 - F.A. Carling Premiership / Nationwide Division 1]

In the 1996-1997 season, Manchester United defended their Premier League title but faced strong competition from Arsenal, who won under manager Arsene Wenger. This was Arsenal's first title since the 1990-1991, complemented by an FA Cup victory. Everton narrowly avoided relegation on the final day of the season on May 10, securing their place in the top tier with a crucial draw against Coventry City. They were among teams like Bolton Wanderers, Barnsley, and Crystal Palace, who were relegated straight back to the First Division after finishing as champions, runners up and playoff winners in the previous season respectively.

While the FA Cup went to Arsenal, the League Cup was won by Chelsea as they defeated another North East representative, Middlesbrough for the second time after the two sides faced each other in the FA Cup Final in 1997 with Roberto di Matteo scoring the fastest goal ever, the Blues followed this up by winning the UEFA Cup Winners Cup and the UEFA Super Cup in August 1998.

In the Nationwide First Division, Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest earned immediate promotions back to the Carling Premiership, they would be joined by Palace’s south London rivals Charlton Athletic, who triumphed against Sunderland on penalties in the 1998 First Division Playoff Final after the match finished 4-4 in regular time, with Addicks’ record signing Clive Mendonca bagging a hat-trick.

1998/1999 - F.A. Carling Premiership / Nationwide Division 1

1999/2000 - F.A. Carling Premiership / Nationwide Division 1

2000/2001 - F.A. Carling Premiership [Final year of sponsorship 1993-2001]

2001/2002 - F.A. Barclaycard Premiership [10 Years of the Premier League]

After Carling's 8-year sponsorship of the FA Premier League ended, Barclays became the new sponsor in June 2001, with a deal lasting until 2016. From the 2001-2002 to 2003-2004 seasons, the league was known as the FA Barclaycard Premiership. Sky Sports remained the lead broadcaster, while ITV gained highlights rights after the BBC's Match of the Day.

As the season began, Manchester United entered their 10th season as defending champions, having won 7 titles in 9 years, including three consecutively since 1999. Strong rivals Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Arsenal aimed to challenge their dominance. Giovanni van Bronckhorst, a former Rangers player, replaced left-back Silvinho. Sol Campbell's surprising move from White Hart Lane to Highbury aimed to strengthen Arsenal's goals. Meanwhile, Ajax's Ruud van Nistelrooy joined Manchester United after a previous injury held him back in mid-2000, eagerly taking the famous No. 10 shirt after Teddy Sheringham left for Spurs.

The top and bottom of the Premiership proved to be exceptionally eventful from the very first day as the leadership of the league changed hands several times, with both Merseyside clubs making their mark and having their turn at the top of the table as well. Additionally, there were a number of very exciting and memorable matches that captivated fans and viewers alike, especially as the Sky Sports cameras returned to The Valley, a full ten months later. They were there to witness an epic 8-goal thriller between the fierce East London rivals Charlton and West Ham. In the previous match that took place on January 22, which finished in a dramatic 1-1 draw, both sides showcased their competitive spirit by taking the lead twice throughout the game. New Addicks No.9 forward Jason Euell, who stepped in to fill the shoes of the retired Andy Hunt, and Jonatan Johansson both managed to score a double each. Additionally, Paul Kitson displayed his goal-scoring prowess by notching a hat-trick, marking his second for the club since achieving his first back in 1997 against Sheffield Wednesday. Former Charlton academy graduate Jermain Defoe also added to the excitement with a remarkable effort.

Newcastle ended their London woes on December 18th, winning 3-1 against Arsenal at Highbury, their first victory there since May 1997. Meanwhile, Man United, previously written off, returned to the title race with a 5-0 victory over Derby during the Christmas 2001 and New Year period.

In February 2002, Southampton were the last team to take points from Arsenal during their 13-match unbeaten run, nearing a second title under Arsene Wenger. Thierry Henry shone, highlighted by Dennis Bergkamp's spectacular goal against Newcastle on March 2, later voted one of the Premier League's best. A crucial 2-0 win at Bolton on April 29, with goals from Freddie Ljungberg and Sylvain Wiltord, positioned them favorably after Tottenham defeated Liverpool two days prior.

On May 8, in the penultimate week of the season, Arsenal faced Manchester United at Old Trafford, the site of their previous 6-1 defeat. A draw would secure the title for Arsenal, while United needed a win to extend their title hopes to the final day. Sylvain Wiltord scored an injury-time winner, ending United’s three-year title reign and sealing Arsenal’s Premiership crown, complementing their FA Cup victory over Chelsea on May 4.

This victory was significant as it coincided with the impending retirement of influential captain Tony Adams and right full-back Lee Dixon, who were ending 19 and 14 years with Arsenal, respectively. Fulham, Blackburn, and Bolton, promoted from the First Division in 2000-2001, secured their league places in subsequent years.

Man City, relegated a year prior, quickly returned to the top flight as champions, joined by West Bromwich Albion and play-off winners Birmingham City. Ipswich who finished an impressive 5th in the previous season and managed to qualify for the prestigious UEFA Cup, saw their stay in the top flight of English football come to an unfortunate and disappointing end after just two seasons. They suffered an aggregate heavy defeat of 11-0 to Liverpool, enduring a crushing 6-0 home defeat at Portman Road, followed by a disheartening 5-0 thrashing at Anfield. This series of disappointing results ultimately sealed the Suffolk side’s fate. They became the third and final team to be relegated, following the East Midlands pair, Derby and Leicester, who exited the Premier League after their respective six-year stays at the top level.

2007/2008 - Barclays Premier League

The 2007-08 campaign, which was the first under the newly renamed Barclays Premier League, proved to be yet another year of significant success for Manchester United, both domestically at home and in Europe. They celebrated the triumph of securing their 10th Premier League title, alongside their hard-fought 3rd European crown in an all-English UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea, held in Moscow. This victory came just a year after the FA Cup final took place at the new Wembley, and it was a notable 13 years following United's impressive 4-0 victory over the Blues in the memorable season during which United experienced defeats against Chelsea both at home and away in September 1993 and March 1994.

In a contrasting narrative, Derby County marked their return to the Premier League following their last appearance in the top-flight, which had ended after their first tenure from 1996 to 2002. However, they etched their name in the record books by becoming the first side in the history of the Premier League to be relegated while accumulating the lowest points ever recorded in a single season, totaling just 11. This unfortunate outcome was compounded by their historic early relegation in March 2008, occurring two months prior to the conclusion of the season. This record would be surpassed 17 years later. Additionally Birmingham City and Reading, who had been promoted just one season earlier, also faced the disappointment of exiting the league.

2008/2009 - Barclays Premier League

The 2008/09 season proved to be yet another remarkable and record-breaking year for the defending champions Manchester United, as the coveted title once again remained in the North West region of England. This achievement was particularly significant, even though the team experienced the disappointment of losing the prestigious UEFA Champions League crown to Barcelona in a closely contested final held in Rome in May 2009. In domestic competitions, Chelsea emerged victorious, winning the FA Cup at Wembley for the second time in just three years at the New Wembley, this time overcoming a determined Everton in the final.

Despite their unfortunate loss in the FA Cup, the Toffees achieved the distinction of being one of three teams outside of the traditional top four to automatically qualify for the newly-renamed UEFA Europa League, joining Aston Villa and Fulham in this endeavour.

On the domestic front, the 2008-09 season marked the second time since 1997 that two of the three teams from the same region [North East of England] faced relegation to the EFL Championship, as Newcastle United and Middlesbrough’s 16 and 10 years stay in the Premier League ended. The third relegated position was occupied by West Brom.

Conversely, Hull City and Stoke City, both of whom were newly promoted to the highly competitive Barclays Premier League, successfully managed to retain their hard-won status in the top division, despite having suffered losses in their respective final home matches on the penultimate day of the season. The West Midlands side, with its spirited performances, would continue to remain a member of the top-flight league until 2018, contributing to the rich tapestry of English football during those years.

2013/2014 - Barclays Premier League

2014/2015 - Barclays Premier League

The 2014-2015 season was another memorable year for Chelsea. It marked ten years since their first title in this league, their second overall after their 1955 title in the First Division. Jose Mourinho returned to the club, looking to both new and familiar players to help Chelsea win the title. The Blues signed forward Diego Costa and left-back Filipe Luis from Atletico Madrid, as well as midfielder Cesc Fabregas from Arsenal and Barcelona. Didier Drogba also returned two years after leading the team to Champions League victory. All four, along with the rest of the squad, aimed to bring the title back to the West End.

The club maintained its top position throughout the season, finishing with three losses, including a thrilling 5-3 against Spurs. They won 26 matches and drew 9, securing the title 12 points ahead of Arsenal and 2 clear of second-placed Manchester City. Chelsea also won the EFL Cup, defeating Spurs in a rematch against the two London rivals in the 2008 edition, which the N17 side won.

Returning to the league this season were Leicester City, marking their return 11 years after their last appearance, as well as Burnley after a four-year absence, and Queens Park Rangers, who rejoined in 2011 but were relegated in 2013. They replaced Norwich, Fulham, and Cardiff, who had faced relegation after 3 years, 13 years, and a 12-month spell in the top tier, respectively. Leicester, despite struggling in the campaign, ultimately did enough to secure their place and finish 14th, positioning themselves ahead of the following season, which would remarkably change their fortunes for the better. Unfortunately, QPR and Hull City again faced the disappointment of folding back to the Championship after just one season in the Premier League.

2016/2017 - Premier League

2017/2018 - Premier League

In the 2017-2018 season, Chelsea Football Club began as the defending champions of the English Premier League but ultimately lost the title to Manchester City, who performed exceptionally well under the astute management of Pep Guardiola. Key signings such as Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, and Gabriel Jesus significantly strengthened City's squad, helping them achieve an impressive total of 100 points by the end of the season. They set remarkable records for the most wins, most away victories, and the highest goal difference, all of which underscored their dominance in the league throughout that campaign. Chelsea did manage to secure the FA Cup by defeating Manchester United 1-0, with Eden Hazard notably scoring the crucial winning penalty, just a year after suffering a loss to Arsenal in the final.

Additionally, this season also marked a significant milestone not only for the league but also for fans, as the Premier League bid farewell to Arsene Wenger in what was his final year as the manager of Arsenal after an extraordinary tenure spanning 22 years at the helm, which officially began on September 30th, 1996, replacing Bruce Rioch after 1 year at the Islington club. During this remarkable period, he achieved a commendable tally of 7 FA Cups and 3 Premier League titles, including an unprecedented and historic unbeaten season in 2003-2004, which will forever be remembered in football history.

Meanwhile, April 1, 2018, marked a significant moment in football history as Tottenham Hotspur finally ended a lengthy and frustrating 28-year wait for a league victory in the Blue half of SW6, a drought that had persisted since February 1990. This long-awaited triumph was achieved as they came from behind to deliver an impressive 4-1 victory over their rivals, Chelsea, at Stamford Bridge. In a remarkable display of skill and determination, the promoted teams of Brighton, Huddersfield Town, and Newcastle United all performed admirably throughout the season, finishing commendably above the relegation zone and ensuring their survival in the competitive atmosphere of the top flight. In stark contrast, Swansea City, West Bromwich Albion, and Stoke City faced the harsh reality of relegation after enduring long spells within the league, lasting 7, 8, and 10 years, respectively, ultimately highlighting the challenges and unpredictability of football.

2018/2019 - Premier League

2019/2020 - Premier League

The 2019-2020 football season was undeniably one that once again shocked the football world as it unfolded in a whirlwind of unexpected events and impressive achievements. In a fashion reminiscent of Leicester City's astonishing surprise victory, Liverpool managed to break their long-standing drought, claiming their first top-flight title since 1990. After numerous attempts that spanned decades, Jurgen Klopp finally managed to lift the curse, allowing the red half of Merseyside to taste Premier League title success for the very first time. This remarkable accomplishment occurred during a season that was nearly brought to a halt as the looming presence of Coronavirus began to disrupt the football landscape significantly.

Indeed, the season faced an unprecedented suspension lasting from mid-March until June 17, leaving many fans and players alike in uncertainty. However, when the league resumed, Liverpool displayed remarkable resilience, refusing to be deterred and ultimately going on to secure the 2020 title. Throughout this journey, they established an impressive array of new records, including the earliest-ever title confirmation with seven games remaining in the season, the largest points lead ever maintained at 25 points, and a remarkable streak of 24 consecutive victories at Anfield, seven of which had been accumulated from the previous season. Furthermore, they shattered the former top-flight points record held by Chelsea, which dated back to 2004-2005, finishing the season with an impressive total of 99 points. This triumph marked the Merseysiders’ 19th domestic top-flight title.

As the new season kicked off with excitement and anticipation, two notable clubs made their much-anticipated return to the competitive atmosphere of the Premier League. Sheffield United joyfully came back after an extended absence of 13 long years since their relegation in 2006, while Leeds United made their long-awaited return following a frustrating 15-year hiatus from the top flight. In contrast, Norwich City, Watford, and Bournemouth all faced the disappointment of relegation after just one challenging year each, despite having enjoyed respective five-year stays in the top tier of English football.

2020/2021 - Premier League

2021/2022 - Premier League

2022/2023 - Premier League

2023/2024 - Premier League

2024/2025 - Premier League