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Top six English clubs with most games played in single season in all competitions

With numerous domestic, European, and international competitions keeping players occupied all year long, the football calendar is now more packed than ever. Football has seen some of the best English clubs in the sport’s history, which take part in intense title charges and deep runs in club competitions.

Success in all these competitions sometimes sees these teams playing a shocking number of games in a single season. This puts these clubs' strength and squad depth to the test and demonstrates their competitiveness and fighting spirit. 

In this article, we will look at the top-flight English clubs that have played the most games in a single season.

6. Liverpool (1983-84) – 67 games

Liverpool (1983-84) – 67 games
Credits - Liverpool FC

Liverpool made history this season by becoming the first English team to win three major trophies in one season. This English club was regarded as one of the best football teams ever. They were crowned the champions of the league, the League Cup, and most importantly the UEFA Champions League. Ian Rush, who scored 47 goals across all competitions, was the star player of the team.

5. Tottenham Hotspurs (1971-72) – 68 games

Tottenham Hotspurs (1971-72) – 68 games
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Spurs defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 in an all-English final this season to win their first-ever UEFA Cup title. They advanced to the League Cup semi-finals as well. They had trouble in other competitions, though. This English club missed out on the FA Cup and only managed to finish sixth in the league table.

4. Leeds United (1967-68) – 68 games

Leeds United (1967-68) – 68 games
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In this season, Leeds took home their first-ever major trophy. They faced Arsenal in the League Cup finals and emerged victorious. They placed fourth in the league standings and advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals. The English club had a reasonably successful season overall, and the supporters have very positive memories of it.

3. Chelsea (2012-13) – 69 games

Chelsea (2012-13) – 69 games
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The Blues were the reigning UEFA Champions League champions going into this season, and they won the UEFA Europa League at the end. The English club reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup and the League Cup. Participation in other competitions like UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup saw them playing 69 games throughout the season.

2. Stoke City (1971-72) – 70 games

Stoke City (1971-72) – 70 games
Credits - Goal.com

This season, Stoke City took home their first major trophy. They faced Chelsea in the Leagues Cup finals and registered a 2-1 win. Despite finishing 17th in the league, the club performed remarkably well in the other competitions.

1. Arsenal (1979-80) – 70 games

Arsenal (1979-80) – 70 games
Credits - Vintage Football Club

The only English club on this list without a trophy during their longest season is Arsenal. They lost both the FA Cup and the European Cup Winners Cup, despite making it to the finals of both. The club's primary weakness was goal scoring, which became apparent in the latter part of the season.

Cover Credits - Arsenal Official

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