Southampton top Premier League after win over Newcastle - How long since your club was top?
Southampton's victory ensured Ralph Hasenhuttl's side lead England's top tier for the first time in 32 years
Monday 9 November 2020 13:29, UK
Southampton lead England's top division for the first time in 32 years after beating Newcastle on Friday - but which current Premier League club has waited the longest to top the table?
Before Friday, the Saints last reached the summit of England's top division in 1988, the same year Alan Shearer made his debut for the south-coast side. But what is the longest wait for current top-flight clubs?
Here, we count down each club's waiting time in reverse order...
Image:Arsenal are the only other team to have topped the Premier League this season
15. Man City (one year, two months, 21 days)
Last topped table: Friday, 16 August 2019
Image:Would you believe it? It has been over a year since Manchester City hit league-topping heights
14. Chelsea (two years, one month, 16 days)
Last topped table: Friday, 21 September 2018
Image:Chelsea last topped the table more than two years ago, during Maurizio Sarri's first months in charge
13. Man Utd (two years, two months, 27 days)
Last topped table: Friday, 10 August 2018
Image:Luke Shaw was among the goals as Manchester United beat Leicester on the opening day to top the table back in August 2018 - they have not reclaimed that standing since
12. Tottenham (six years, two months, eight days)
Last topped table: Friday, 29 August 2014
Image:There is a considerable jump in waiting time at this stage of the rankings, with Spurs last achieving top spot more than six years ago
11. Fulham (eight years, two months, 16 days)
Last topped table: Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Image:Steve Sidwell helped Fulham last reach the Premier League summit back in 2012
10. Aston Villa (nine years, two months, 17 days)
Last topped table: Saturday, 20 August 2011
Image:It is approaching a decade since Aston Villa last topped the table
9. Newcastle (13 years, two months, 24 days)
Last topped table: Monday, 13 August 2007
Image:Obafemi Martins scored a spectacular goal for Newcatsle in a 3-1 opening-day win at Bolton - who knew a 13-year hiatus from top spot would ensue?
8. West Ham (14 years, two months, 15 days)
Last topped table: Tuesday, 22 August 2006
Image:Bobby Zamora was firing for West Ham when they last topped the division more than 14 years ago
7. Leeds United (18 years, two months, 11 days)
Last topped table: Monday, 26 August 2002
Image:Leeds returned to the top flight after 16 years in the lower tiers this season - but it has been more than 18 years since they last held the summit
6. Crystal Palace (41 years, one month, one day)
Last topped table: Friday, 5 October 1979
Image:Really? 1979? Yes, Palace have been waiting more than 41 years to top the table. Here, Peter Nicholas (left) takes on Villa's Gordon Cowans, just 21 days before Palace were knocked off top spot... and they haven't returned yet
5. West Brom (41 years, nine months, four days)
Last topped table: Friday, 2 February 1979
Image:Ron Atkinson commanded the West Brom dugout when the Baggies last topped the table
4. Burnley (47 years, two months, six days)
Last topped table: Friday, 31 August 1973
Image:Circa 1973: A line-up of the Burnley team from left to right. Back Row: Nulty, Ingram, Collins, Noble. Centre: Newton, Thompson, Stevenson, Waldron, Hankin. Front : Docherty, Fletcher, Dobson, Casper, James
3. Sheffield Utd (49 years, 29 days)
Last topped table: Friday, 8 October 1971
Image:Tony Currie was banging in the goals for Sheffield United when they last topped the league back in 1971
