Over the years there have been some poor Premier League sides, with these three in particular taking the title of the worst of all time.
Aston Villa’s Joleon Lescott looks dejected
There are a lot of contributing factors that go into a failed Premier League campaign. Momentum, injuries and a poor squad are just a few of the many reasons why a team cannot find success. Fans of the entrants on this list will forever look back on these seasons and wonder how it all went so wrong.
Aston Villa 2015/16 – 17 points
Aston Villa are one of the most decorated teams in English football history, as well as being one of the few with a European Cup triumph to their name. They were a founding member of the Premier League way back in 1992 and remained there ever since, until last season saw the club finally slip into the second tier.
Aston Villa’s Joleon Lescott, Ciaran Clark, Alan Hutton, Ashley Westwood and Mark Bunn
They didn’t go down with dignity either, as the Villans registered a paltry 17 points in a miserable season that saw them pick up just three league victories. The disconnection between fans and players and the overall lack of effort on the pitch was evident, and they’ll have a big task on their hands if they want to bounce straight back at the first attempt.
Sunderland 2005/06 – 15 points
After a phenomenal Championship-title winning year that saw the Black Cats pick up 94 points, Sunderland crumbled under the pressure of the top flight. With their longest unbeaten run being three games, Mick McCarthy’s side struggled to find their footing which led to the Englishman losing his job in February.
Sunderland’s Wahbi Khazri looks dejected
They finished 23 points behind Portsmouth in 17th, with their two star strikers scoring just one goal each over the course of the 38 games. They’re currently enjoying a more successful run in the Premier League, and they’ll be hoping they can continue to erase the memories of a decade ago.
Derby County 2006/07 – 11 points
Without a doubt, Derby County’s 2006/07 side are the worst team in Premier League history. They managed just one win throughout the season following their promotion via the play-offs. After picking up half of their overall points total in the first few months, they went on an abysmal run that saw them become the laughing stock of English football.
Derby County’s Kenny Miller celebrates scoring his sides first goal
They haven’t returned to the top flight since, having taken a few years to get back into a winning rhythm down in the Championship. They’ve come close to securing promotion in recent times, but even if they make it back fans will always remember the 11-point season.
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