The landscape of Premier League history could see a dramatic re-shaping should Manchester City ultimately be stripped of their championship titles. Amid ongoing speculation and investigations surrounding alleged financial breaches, a hypothetical scenario outlining new champions for several seasons has circulated, sparking considerable discussion among football fans.
A recent post by The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) on X, dated September 25, 2026, laid out a detailed breakdown of which clubs would be elevated to champions in the event of City’s titles being rescinded. The prospect, while purely speculative at this stage, offers a glimpse into a radically altered Premier League record book, with several of England’s biggest clubs standing to gain.
The hypothetical new champions
The post, titled “The Premier League champions if Manchester City are stripped of their league titles:“, outlines a significant shift in the historical pecking order:
2011/12 season: Manchester United would be champions.
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2013/14 season: Liverpool would be champions.
2017/18 season: Manchester United would be champions.
2018/19 season: Liverpool would be champions.
2020/21 season: Manchester United would be champions.
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2021/22 season: Liverpool would be champions.
2022/23 season: Arsenal would be champions.
2023/24 season: Arsenal would be champions.
Under this hypothetical reallocation, Manchester United would see their Premier League title count increase by three, while Liverpool would also add three championships to their tally. Arsenal, who have pushed City close in recent seasons, would gain two titles, retroactively ending their long wait for a Premier League crown in consecutive years.
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Such a development would not only rewrite the record books but also profoundly impact the narratives surrounding these clubs’ respective eras. For Manchester United, it would add to their already formidable legacy. For Liverpool, it would acknowledge periods of intense competition where they narrowly missed out. And for Arsenal, it would mark a significant historical achievement, validating their recent resurgence with tangible success.
While the Premier League’s investigations into Manchester City remain ongoing, and any stripping of titles is far from a certainty, the hypothetical scenario presented by The Touchline | 𝐓 offers a compelling thought experiment into the potential ramifications for English football’s most coveted prize.
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