Premier League badges reflect clubs’ origins, cities and traditions
Premier League clubs’ badges carry symbols linked to their histories, communities and nicknames, according to information released by the league. Arsenal’s cannon recalls its Royal Arsenal origins, while other crests feature lions, birds, bees, an elephant, a tower and a former player’s silhouette.
Premier League club badges contain symbols connected to clubs’ origins, local histories, nicknames and major achievements, according to information released by the league. Arsenal’s east-facing cannon reflects the club’s foundation by munitions workers at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich in 1886. It also explains the club’s nickname, the Gunners.
Aston Villa’s lion is based on the Scottish coat of arms and is linked to former chairman William McGregor. A star represents the club’s 1982 European Cup victory, while the badge also carries the 1874 founding date. The silhouette on Bournemouth’s badge is former striker Dickie Dowsett, who later became the club’s commercial manager.
Brentford’s buff-tailed bumblebee reflects the Bees nickname, while Brighton’s seagull became part of its identity after supporters adopted the Seagulls name in the 1970s. Chelsea’s blue lion was adopted after Ted Drake became manager in 1953 and draws on the former Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea’s coat of arms. Coventry’s badge includes an elephant, castle, phoenix and eagle from the city’s coat of arms.
Crystal Palace’s eagle sits above the roof of the historic exhibition building that gave the club its name. Everton’s badge centres on Prince Rupert’s Tower and includes laurel wreaths and the motto “Nothing but the best is good enough”. The league’s account covers the badges of the 20 clubs competing in the 2026/27 Premier League season.
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