Ladbrokes looks at the most entertaining matches in Premier League ahead of the 2026/27 season kicking off this month.
A seven-goal thriller has been voted as the league's most entertaining game ever
One of the more memorable Manchester derbies also tops the chart for the best ever last-minute goal

Ahead of the Premier League’s return, fans will be hoping for another season of excitement, entertainment and drama that has been delivered throughout the years, from last-minute title winners to end-to-end thrillers. New research* from Ladbrokes’ free-to-play game ‘Seven’ has revealed that one match stands out the most in fan memory – provided by the two teams from Manchester.
In a poll of over 1,500 UK football fans, Manchester United’s 4-3 victory over local rivals Manchester City in 2009 was ranked the most thrilling Premier League goal-fest of all time with 22% of the votes, defeating Liverpool’s 4-3 victory over fellow title rivals Newcastle United in 1996 (20%) and Arsenal’s 4-4 derby draw against Tottenham Hotspur in 2008 (12%).
Michael Owen’s last-minute winner in the same seven-goal thriller was also voted as the best ever last-minute goal in Premier League history with 34% of the vote, surprisingly surpassing Aguero’s iconic title winning goal against QPR in 2012 (28%).
However, Manchester United were dethroned when it came to best ever Premier League comeback, with Newcastle’s unbelievable 4-4 draw against Arsenal topping the charts with 17% of the vote, having been 4-0 down at half-time in 2011. Manchester United’s 5-3 victory against Tottenham Hotspur in 2001 was placed second (16%), followed by Liverpool’s 5-4 win against Norwich City in third (15%).
Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes said:
The Premier League has served up so many classics it is hard to pick just one stand-out moment. However, for overall entertainment value, it is no surprise Manchester United’s derby victory came out on top. Seven goals, including two in the last-minute, and a heated rivalry to go with it. What more could you ask for?
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Manchester United 4-3 Manchester City (2009) – 22%
Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle (1996) – 20%
Arsenal 4-4 Tottenham Hotspur (2008) – 12%
Chelsea 4-3 Manchester United (2024) – 11%
Newcastle United 4-4 Arsenal (2011) – 8%
Portsmouth 7-4 Reading (2007) – 7%
Tottenham Hotspur 3-5 Manchester United (2001) – 7%
West Bromwich Albion 5-5 Manchester United (2013) – 7%
Leeds United 4-3 Liverpool (2000) – 5%
Luton Town 3-4 Arsenal (2023) – 1%
Michael Owen – Manchester United 4-3 Manchester City (2009) – 34%
Sergio Agüero – Manchester City 3-2 QPR (2012) – 28%
Cole Palmer – Chelsea 4-3 Manchester United (2024) – 17%
Alisson Becker – West Brom 1-2 Liverpool (2021) – 12%
Federico Macheda – Manchester United 3-2 Aston Villa (2009) – 8%
Newcastle United 4-4 Arsenal (2011) – 17%
Tottenham Hotspur 3-5 Manchester United (2001) – 16%
Norwich 4-5 Liverpool (2016) – 15%
Liverpool 3-3 Man Utd (1994) – 15%
Manchester City 3-2 Aston Villa (2022) – 11%
Fulham 3-2 Manchester City (2008) – 6%
Bournemouth 4-3 Luton Town (2024) – 5%
Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-3 Leicester City (2003) – 5%
Crystal Palace 3-3 Liverpool (2014) – 5%
Tottenham 3-3 West Ham (2020) – 5%
*Survey of 1,500+ UK football fans
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