The Premier League is regarded as the most competitive league in the world and one of the most followed leagues in the world. Due to the pedigree of the English league, most of the clubs in the league have garnered millions of followers on social media – Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Most of the clubs that have an enormous amount of social media followers are the most consistent clubs in the league. The consistency of the clubs in terms of winning both domestic and continental titles have continued to win them more followers.
Aside from winning games and titles, some of the clubs in the Premier League garnered followers based on the kind of players they sign to the club. How famous some of the players are in those clubs could influence more football enthusiasts to follow the clubs on social media.
Below are the top five most-followed Premier League clubs on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
- Arsenal
Arsenal is the fifth most followed Premier League club on social media. The club is one of the most successful Premier League clubs with a very rich history. Arsenal have had a series of football legends that made the club one of the most followed clubs in the world.
As of March 13, 2022, the Arsenal football club has garnered 37.7 million followers on Facebook, 21.3 million Instagram followers, and 18.8 million Twitter followers. In total, Arsenal have 77.8 million followers on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
- Manchester City
Manchester City football club is the 4th most followed Premier League club. In the last seven years, the club has been so consistent that they have garnered more followers across the world.
Besides that, the appointment of world-renowned coaches like Pep Guardiola and the signing of noticeable footballers across the world have skyrocketed their social media followers.
Currently, Manchester City have 40.3 million followers on Facebook, 29.7 million followers on Instagram, and 11.7 million followers on Twitter. The club’s total number of followers is 81.7 million.
- Liverpool
Liverpool football club is one of the most historic and most successful clubs in the Premier League. The club has had some famous coaches and players in the past and present which have translated greatly to the club’s social media presence.
In recent times, Liverpool have been very consistent in winning titles and attracting A-list footballers across the world.
Based on the aforementioned, Liverpool have 38.4 million followers on Facebook, 36.3 million followers on Instagram, and 19.7 million followers on Twitter. In total, Liverpool have 94.4 million followers on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
- Chelsea
Chelsea football club is the 4th most followed Premier League club. The club gained more prominence in 2003 after Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich became the owner of the club.
Since then, the club has recorded a series of world-class footballers and coaches that have given the club more international appeal. Aside from that, the club has won all the titles available in club football which has earned them more followers on social media.
Currently, Chelsea have 32.7 million followers on Instagram, 49.6 million followers on Facebook, and 19.9 million followers on Twitter. In total, Chelsea have 102.2 million followers on social media.
- Manchester United
Manchester United is the most followed Premier League club on social media. The club is one of the most successful clubs in the league and one of the most iconic European clubs.
So far in the history of club football, Manchester United have attracted some of the best coaches and footballers that have increased the club’s number of followers.
Currently, Manchester United have 75 million followers on Facebook, 55.6 million followers on Instagram, and 30.1 million followers on Twitter. In total, Manchester United have 160.7 million followers on social media.
