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10 Best football chants of all time
Even though 22 players play football on the pitch, the spectators watching the game from the stands play a decisive role. Sometimes they cheer, sometimes they boo and sometimes they sing chants to encourage the players. So let’s find out which ones are the 10 best football chants of all time.
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown how essential fans are in a game. Players sometimes get exhausted in games; that’s where the fans come in with their cheering and singing. The fans’ chants create an electric atmosphere in the stadium that gives an extra boost to the players.
These are the factors that are often overlooked in the big picture but make a significant difference in matches. We have listed out the top 10 football chants of all times, so without further ado, let’s get started.
10. Blue moon – Manchester City
Written by Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart, the original version came in 1934. It was first picked up by Crewe Alexandra’s fans. But later, the improvised version became a hit with Manchester City fans. The ‘Blue moon’ anthem has become so popular that it has secured the 10th spot in the 10 best football chants of all time.
Blue moon,
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own.
Blue moon
You knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for.
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will hold
I heard somebody whisper please adore me
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold.
Blue moon
Now I’m no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own.
9. On the ball, City – Norwich City
Norwich City has lost its form over the last few years, but that hasn’t stopped the supporters from coming to the stadium with the yellow-green jersey and supporting their favourite club. Often they sing a specific chant: ‘On the ball, City.’
The original version of the song was written in the 1890s, and it is one of the world’s oldest football chants. Due to his longevity and popularity among supporters, it has secured the 9th spot in the 10 best football chants of all time.
“Kick off, throw it in, have a little scrimmage, Keep it low, a splendid rush, bravo, win or die; On the ball, City, never mind the danger, Steady on, now’s your chance, Hurrah! We’ve scored a goal. City! *Clap* City! *Clap* City! *Clap*.”
8. One-nil to the Arsenal – Arsenal
Arsenal used to be a formidable force in the 70s. They won the English First Division title in 1970-71. Their glory was also celebrated by the Gunners’ supporters throughout the country. In 1979, the ‘Village People’ released an album whose cover was ‘Pet Shop Boys’ song ‘Go West’.
After the song became popular, the Gunners fans started using it as their chant, and it became one of the 10 best football chants of all time.
One-nil to the Arsenal,
One-nil to the Arsenal,
One-nil to the Arsenal,
One-nil to the Arsenal…
7. Blue is the colour – Chelsea
We often see famous fans creating their version of chants by taking inspiration from their favourite songs. However, there is one club whose players have completed the lyrics of their chant. Yes, we are talking about the English club Chelsea. In 1972, the Blues’ players made the song, and it became an instant hit with the supporters.
Later the club decided to play the music in every match played in Stamford Bridge and cup finals. The chant remains popular to date, and thus it has taken up the 7th spot in the 10 best football chants of all time.
Blue is the colour, football is the game
We’re all together and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
Cos Chelsea, Chelsea is our name.
Here at the Bridge, whether rain or fine
We can shine all the time
Home or away, come and see us play
You’re welcome any day
Blue is the colour, football is the game
We’re all together and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
Cos Chelsea, Chelsea is our name
Come to the Shed and we’ll welcome you
Wear your blue and see us through
Sing loud and clear until the game is done
Sing Chelsea everyone
Blue is the colour, football is the game
We’re all together and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
Cos Chelsea, Chelsea is our name.
Blue is the colour, football is the game
We’re all together and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
Cos Chelsea, Chelsea is our name.
6. Marching on Together – Leeds United
The ‘Marching on Together’ song is an original composition by Les Reed and Barry Mason. After the song came in 1972, it mesmerized the Leeds fans. Apart from gaining popularity as a football chant, the song held a strong position in the UK Singles Chart for three months and peaked as high as 10th on the list.
The chant has become the official anthem of ‘Leeds United’, who plays it in every home game. Considering the popularity and influence of the chant, we have put it in the 6thg position of the 10 best football chants of all time.
Here we go with Leeds United,
We’re gonna give the boys a hand
Stand up and sing for Leeds united
They are the greatest in the land,
Na na na
Everyday, we’re all gonna say
We love you Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
Everywhere, we’re gonna be there
We, love you Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
Marching On Together!
We’re gonna see you win
Na na na na na na
We are so proud
We shout it out loud we love you Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
We’ve been through it all together
And we’ve had our ups and downs (UPS AND DOWNS!)
We’re gonna stay with you forever
At least until the world stops going round
Na na na
Everyday, we’re all gonna say we love you Leeds!Leeds!Leeds!
Everywhere, we’re gonna be there
We, love you Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
Marching On Together!
We’re gonna see you win
Na na na na na na
We are so proud
We shout it out loud we love you Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
We are so proud, we shout it out Loud we love you LEEDS! LEEDS! LEEDS!
5. Stern Des Südens – Bayern Munich
Winning the league title 31 times, Bayern Munich has shown their dominance in German football. The fans have embodied Die Rotten’s aggression in off-pitch activities. The Bayern fans sing a song named ‘Stern Des Südens’ written by German songwriter Willy Astor to remind the opponents about their success.
In English, the song’s name means: “Star of the South.’ The chant has taken up the 5th spot in the 10 best football chants of all time.
Welche Münchner Fußballmannschaft kennt man auf der ganzen Welt?
Wie heißt dieser Klub, der hierzulande die Rekorde hält?
Wer hat schon gewonnen, was es jemals zu gewinnen gab?
Wer bringt seit Jahrzehnten unsre Bundesliga voll auf Draht?
FC Bayern, Stern des Südens
Du wirst niemals untergehen
Weil wir in guten wie in schlechten Zeiten
Zueinander stehen
FC Bayern, deutscher Meister
Ja, so heißt er, mein Verein
Ja, so war es und so ist es
Und so wird es immer sein
Wo wird lauschend angegriffen? Wo wird täglich spioniert?
Wo ist Presse, wo ist Rummel? Wo wird immer diskutiert?
Wer spielt in jedem Stadion vor ausverkauftem Haus?
Wer hält den großen Druck der Gegner stets aufs Neue aus?
FC Bayern, Stern des Südens
Du wirst niemals untergehen
Weil wir in guten wie in schlechten Zeiten
Zueinander stehen
FC Bayern, deutscher Meister
Ja, so heißt er, mein Verein
Ja, so war es und so ist es
Und so wird es immer sein
Ob Bundesliga im Pokal oder Champions League
Ja, gibt es denn was schöneres als einen Bayern-Sieg?
Hier ist Leben, hier ist Liebe, hier ist Feuer und auch Leid
Bayern München, Deutschlands bester, bis in alle Ewigkeit
FC Bayern, Stern des Südens
Du wirst niemals untergehen
Weil wir in guten wie in schlechten Zeiten
Zueinander stehen
FC Bayern, deutscher Meister
Ja, so heißt er, mein Verein
Ja, so war es und so ist es
Und so wird es immer sein
FC Bayern, Stern des Südens
Du wirst niemals untergehen
Weil wir in guten wie in schlechten Zeiten
Zueinander stehen
FC Bayern, deutscher Meister
Ja, so heißt er, mein Verein
Ja, so war es und so ist es
Und so wird es immer sein
FC Bayern, deutscher Meister
Ja, so heißt er, mein Verein
Ja, so war es und so ist es
Und so wird es immer sein
4. Allez paris saint germain – PSG
PSG started gathering a lot of love from supporters in the 70s. The club’s visionary leader Charles Talar felt the need for a chant that the fans would be able to sing to show their support to the players. He recorded the original conversion in 1977, and PSG supporters popularized it all around the globe. ‘Allez Paris Saint Germain’ has ranked 4th in the 10 best football chants of all-time list.
Allez PSG
Allez PSG
Allez PSG
Allez PSG
Allez PSG
PSG, ton nom nous uni
PSG, ici c’est Paris
Tous ensemble, le cœur à jamais
Rouge et bleu, pour le PSG
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
PSG, le parc est mythique
PSG, Paris est magique
Tous ensemble, unis pour gagner
Rouge et bleu, pour le PSG
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez Paris Saint-Germain
Allez PSG
Allez PSG
Allez PSG
Allez PSG
Allez PSG
Allez PSG
Allez PSG
Allez PSG
Allez PSG
3. Cant del Barça – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona’s stadium, Camp Nou, has the highest capacity in Europe. It has space for 99,354 people. But imagine how the stadium would be without any sound? It would seem like a graveyard. Fortunately, the reality is pretty opposite.
The FC Barcelona supporters create one of the most extraordinary environments in the stadium by shouting, cheering and singing the ‘Cant del Barça’ chant. The club introduced the song in 1974 to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
Jaume Picas and Josep Maria Espinàs wrote the song, and the music was composed by Manuel Valls. Now, you’ll be able to hear it in every game that Barcelona plays in Camp Nou because it has become the club’s official anthem.
Tot el camp
És un clam
Som la gent blaugrana
Tant se val d’on venim
Si del sud o del nord
Ara estem d’acord estem d’acord
Una bandera ens agermana
Blaugrana al vent
Un crit valent
Tenim un nom que el sap tothom
Barça, Barça, Barça!
Jugadors
Seguidors
Tots units fem força
Són molts anys plens d’afanys
Són molts gols que hem cridat.
I s’ha demostrat s’ha demostrat
Que mai ningú no ens podrà tòrcer.
Blaugrana al vent
Un crit valent
Tenim un nom que el sap tothom
Barça, Barça, Barça!
2. Glory Glory Man United – Manchester United
Even though Manchester United has been one of the most successful teams in England, their chant came pretty late. The ‘Glory Glory Man United’ was introduced before the 1983 FA Cup final. Frank Renshaw, a member of Herman’s Hermit, wrote the song. You can hear it whenever the Red Devils play in Old Trafford.
Glory glory Man united,
Glory glory Man united,
Glory glory Man united,
As the reds go marching on on on!
Just like the busby babes in days gone by,
We’ll keep the red flags flying high,
Your gonna see us all from far and wide,
Your gonna hear the masses sing with pride.
United, Man united,
We’re the boys in red and we’re on our way to Wembley!
Wembley, Wembley,
We’re the famous Man united and we’re going to Wembley,
Wembley, Wembley,
We’re the famous Man united and we’re going to Wembley
In Seventy-Seven it was Docherty
Atkinson will make it Eighty-Three
And everyone will no just who we are,
They’ll be singing que sera sera
United, Man united,
We’re the boys in red and we’re on our way to Wembley!
Wembley, Wembley,
We’re the famous Man united and we’re going to Wembley,
Wembley, Wembley,
We’re the famous Man united and we’re going to Wembley
Glory glory Man united,
Glory glory Man united,
Glory glory Man united,
As the reds go marching on on on!
Glory glory Man united,
Glory glory Man united,
Glory glory Man united,
As the reds go marching on on on!
Glory glory Man united,
Glory glory Man united,
Glory glory Man united,
As the reds go marching on on on!
1. You’ll Never Walk Alone – Liverpool
Liverpool fans probably create the best atmosphere in the world at Anfield. Liverpool has made some of the best comebacks in football, but it wouldn’t have been possible without the electrifying chants of the fans.
The Reds fans chant the ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ song whose first version came into existence in 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel. However, the song became popular among the Liverpool supporters when Liverpudlian Merseyside group Gerry and the Pacemakers performed it in 1963.
Considering the massive admiration it received from the supporters, the Merseyside club made it their official anthem.
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don’t be afraid of the dark
At the end of a storm
There’s a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone
You’ll never walk alone
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone
You’ll never walk alone
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The Arsenal boss made the admission during Friday’s press conference ahead of Saturday’s clash with Liverpool, where summer signing Borbe will make her full debut with 17-year-old Liddiard providing backup from the bench.
Van Domselaar requires an injection for her quad tendon problem and won’t return until the new year, compounding Arsenal’s goalkeeper crisis. Manuela Zinsberger is already out for the season after rupturing her ACL in October, one of 17 players across the WSL to suffer knee injuries during that month alone.
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“We’re definitely looking at that position because we think we need a really strong goalkeeper union with three goalkeepers available and we’re not in that situation at the moment so we’ll have to solve that for the second half of the season.”
Arsenal have also been linked with Swedish right-back Smilla Holmberg as they look to strengthen multiple positions during the winter window.
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Katie Reid and Michelle Agyemang (on loan at Brighton) have also suffered season-ending ACL injuries this campaign, highlighting the brutal injury toll Arsenal have endured.
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The Arsenal boss firmly rejected the narrative. “We won the Champions League, historically we are the most successful club in England, there is noise on the outside, there will always be noise, but on the inside we know what we are doing,” she responded.
“I didn’t agree with it and I think it is unfortunate that this is what is written about us while we are doing so many good things and a lot of people invested in the process.”
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Kick-off: 12:30 GMT, Saturday, December 6, 2025
Venue: Villa Park
Referee: Michael Oliver
TV: TNT Sports 1
Form Guide
Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners in this exact fixture last season, with goals from Trossard and Thomas Partey settling matters at Villa Park. However, Villa dealt a seismic blow to Arsenal’s title bid with a 2-0 away victory in mid-April 2024, helping Manchester City to win the league. A 2-2 draw at the Emirates last January again stunted Arsenal’s championship pursuit.
Villa have been in exceptional form, winning seven of their last eight games across all competitions. They showed character in midweek to claim a 4-3 win over Brighton, despite trailing 2-0 after half an hour. Ollie Watkins enjoyed a welcome return to form, netting twice in the first half. At home, Villa have won five of their seven fixtures this season and are unbeaten in their last 25 Premier League home games.
Arsenal maintained their five-point lead at the top with a 2-0 win over Brentford in midweek. Goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka extended their unbeaten run to 18 matches across all competitions. However, the match came at a cost with injuries to Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera.
Team News
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Cristhian Mosquera was forced off before half-time against Brentford with an ankle injury and is set to miss 6 to 8 weeks of football. Declan Rice also limped off late on with a calf issue, though the midfielder told Sky Sports he is “fine” and expects to be available. Leandro Trossard could return from a muscle injury, with Arteta confirming he should be back within “a matter of days.” Kai Havertz remains weeks away from returning after knee surgery complications.
For Villa, Emiliano Martinez is a major doubt with a back injury that kept him out against Brighton. The Argentine was forced to withdraw from the lineup after experiencing pain during the warm-up. Ross Barkley is ruled out for 8-12 weeks with a knee injury suffered against Wolves. Tyrone Mings remains sidelined with a thigh injury and won’t be available until late December at the earliest.
Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Buendia, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Timber, Hincapié, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
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Kick-off: 12:00 GMT, Saturday, December 6, 2025
Venue: Emirates Stadium
TV: Sky Sports Football
Form Guide
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Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield before the international break, their second consecutive draw following a 1-1 stalemate with Brighton. The Reds sit bottom with two points and have lost all three away fixtures, scoring just once on the road this season.
Team News
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