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The English Premier League is unquestionably the most popular division in world football — and that means it also boasts some very famous fans.
From Hollywood stars to local legends, read on as we profile the celebrity supporters from all 20 of the Premier League’s current clubs.
Arsenal — Piers Morgan
He may divide opinion, but nobody can question journalist turned broadcaster Piers Morgan’s commitment to his beloved Arsenal.
The former Good Morning Britain host is one of the Gunners’ most passionate supporters and can regularly be found penning his thoughts on the North London outfit to his many millions of Twitter followers.
Regularly seen attending games alongside his son Spencer, Morgan has endured public spats with the likes of Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil over his vocal criticism of their performances in years gone by.
Aston Villa — Prince William
Aston Villa are a club with an extremely rich history, so it is fitting that the Midlands side can count on the backing of one of the world’s most prestigious royals — Prince William.
Despite having no ties to the area, William opted for the Villans in his youth as he searched for a “team that was more mid-table” than the popular choices of Chelsea and Manchester United.
Though his initial motives do seem questionable, the Duke of Cambridge has shown himself to be committed to the cause in recent years with plenty of appearances at Villa matches.
Brentford — Dean Gaffney
Brentford fans have certainly endured the highs and lows of English football over the last three decades — and former Eastenders star Dean Gaffney has been there to witness it all.
The Bees are currently loving life in the top flight, though it was only in 1999 that they were battling to get out of English football’s bottom tier.
Gaffney, best known for playing Robbie Jackson in the hit soap since 1993, has been a fan since the age of 14 and is still thought to be a regular at the Bees’ new Brentford Community Stadium home.
Brighton — Fatboy Slim
When Brighton secured a spot in the Premier League for the very first time back in 2017, the Seagulls had the perfect celebrity fan among their ranks to help get the party started.
Norman Cook, known more commonly as iconic DJ Fatboy Slim, is a devoted fan of the Sussex side and was only too happy to crack out an impromptu gig for players and fans alike after his club’s promotion was confirmed.
Cook, who has headlined festivals around the world over his glittering career, even gleefully took to social media to share pictures of him alongside the likes of Steve Sidwell and Glenn Murray.
Burnley — Jimmy Anderson
A true legend among fans of English cricket, seam bowler extraordinaire Jimmy Anderson holds a special place in his heart for his local football club.
Dubbed as the Burnley Express as a result of his exploits with a smaller ball, Anderson has also regularly confessed of his affection for the Clarets over the years and is never shy in bigging up his place of birth.
Currently his country’s all-time top wicket taker and widely considered as one of the greatest cricketers ever, regulars at Turf Moor hold their hometown hero in similarly high regard, too.
Chelsea — Jeremy Clarkson
A club the size of Chelsea can boast more than their fair share of famous fans — but it is broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson who takes top spot in their celebrity supporter club.
Clarkson, who rose to fame alongside Richard Hammond and James May in presenting popular motoring show Top Gear, is one of the most recognisable faces on UK television and a long-time attendee at Stamford Bridge.
While often travelling with his work, the petrolhead still does his best to back the Blues and has been pictured at FA Cup and Champions League finals in recent seasons.
Crystal Palace — Simon Bird
Having claimed the role of British national treasure for his portrayal of Will McKenzie in The Inbetweeners, Simon Bird can stake a strong claim as Crystal Palace’s most famous fan.
Bird shot to prominence in the E4 cringe-fest comedy over a decade ago and has also starred in the hit Channel 4 show Friday Night Dinner in more recent years, along with writing his own work.
He and Inbetweeners co-star James Buckley are both hardcore Eagles supporters and are regulars at Selhurst Park.
Everton — Judi Dench
When she isn’t lighting up the big screen or the West End, Dame Judi Dench is partial to the occasional trip to Goodison Park to support her adopted side Everton.
Dench — whose unrivalled acting portfolio has seen her star in James Bond films, Shakespearean classics and everything in between — found the Toffees through her late husband Michael Williams, who was a devoted Blue.
Carrying on the family connection, she is now a patron of the Everton in the Community charity and makes regular trips up to Merseyside to offer her support in fundraising efforts.
Leeds — Russell Crowe
Leeds are firmly re-established in the Premier League these days after a spell away from England’s top table — and their success from years gone by ensures the Whites boast a global fanbase.
Fittingly, their most famous fan hails from foreign shores with New Zealander Russell Crowe a proud supporter of the Yorkshire giants.
The Oscar winner only solidified his popularity among fellow Leeds fans by narrating the club’s Amazon Prime documentary Take Us Home: Leeds United.
Leicester — Gary Lineker
While many clubs have a long list of candidates competing to be their most famous fan, there can only be one winner of the debate at Leicester.
Gary Lineker, decorated player turned esteemed TV presenter, is the city’s most famous son having starred for the Foxes on the pitch before going on to proudly preach their name during his media career.
After their famous Premier League title win in 2015-16, Lineker kept his word on a promise made earlier in the season and duly presented the opening show of the 2016-17 campaign in nothing but Leicester briefs, to celebrate his side’s unlikely success.
Liverpool — Daniel Craig
As one of the most famous clubs in world football, Liverpool are another club who could name an entire squad of celebrity supporters — but Daniel Craig is a hard man to top in terms of reputation.
Having kept movie fans on the edge of their cinema seats as James Bond for the last 15 years, the only team with a licence to thrill the award-winning actor are his beloved Reds.
Speaking of his visits to their home ground recently, Craig said: “I go back to Anfield now and find it really hard to keep my emotions in check. I’m in pieces just walking in. Other grounds are not like Anfield!”
Manchester City — Noel Gallagher
While Manchester City have acquired many new fans in recent seasons, Noel Gallagher is one man who has been a loud and proud supporter through the tough times as well.
The Oasis star has half a century of City memories in the bank having attended Maine Road for the first time back in 1971 and could surely never have anticipated the success that was around the corner for his club during their various spells in the lower leagues.
Gallagher, who is still actively performing with his High Flying Birds band, even conducted City’s first interview with current boss Pep Guardiola after the Spaniard’s 2016 arrival at the Etihad.
Manchester United — Usain Bolt
Another club with no end of famous followers, Manchester United can uniquely claim to have the fastest man on planet earth among their fanbase — the one and only Usain Bolt.
Such is his passion for the Red Devils, 100m world record holder Bolt even pushed for a trial at the Theatre of Dreams a few years ago in the hope that his terrifying pace could be of use to his favourite team.
While his football career never did quite take off, he remains a regular at Old Trafford and is never shy in giving his opinion about what United need to do to get back to competing for Premier League titles.
Newcastle — Ant and Dec
The only side in this list to be permitted two top celebrity fans, there is no splitting the iconic TV duo of Ant and Dec who remain staunch supporters of their hometown club Newcastle.
Established as two of the most familiar faces on British television, McPartlin and Donnelly became friends on the set of the Tyneside-based show Byker Grove in the 1990s and have never strayed too far from their roots.
Though good times have been few and far between at St James’ Park in recent years, the duo will join their fellow Magpies fans in hoping the club’s Saudi-backed owners can turn things around in the seasons ahead.
Norwich — Stephen Fry
While celebrity chef Delia Smith still sits on the board of Norwich, she is narrowly edged out in the race for top spot by her fellow famous Canary, Stephen Fry.
An actor, author, comedian and broadcaster among several other things, Fry’s varied career has made him one of the most recognisable names in the world of entertainment and he boasts a Twitter following of over 12million.
Fry himself is a former board member at Carrow Road but took a step back in 2016, though he remains an ambassador and regular attendee at their Premier League matches.
Southampton — Craig David
Southampton fans love belting out a rendition of their cult terrace song When The Saints Go Marching In — but perhaps they should be practicing their R&B instead.
British singer-songwriter Craig David has been churning out chart hits since the turn of the millennium but loves taking a trip to St Mary’s to cheer on his hometown team in his spare time.
When asked in interviews about his connections to the club, David has frequently referenced former England international Matt Le Tissier as his favourite player ever to pull on a red and white shirt.
Tottenham — Adele
Even though pop superstar Adele has conquered the world of music and now resides alongside some of the world’s most high-profile celebrities in Los Angeles, she never forgets her roots.
The Tottenham-born star’s first-ever single, Hometown Glory, was written about the area she grew up in and in more recent times she has confessed her love for Spurs in several social media posts.
It remains to be seen whether the 15-time Grammy winner will be popping in to say Hello at a Premier League match this season but she is sure to be welcomed with open arms if she does.
Watford — Elton John
One of English football’s most famous fan connections, music icon Elton John took his love of Watford to extreme levels when taking over his beloved club not once but twice.
A passionate supporter from his youth, John bought the club in the 1980s at the peak of his stardom and oversaw a remarkable rise from the fourth division into England’s top tier and a run to the 1984 FA Cup final.
Though his two stints as chairman also had tough times, the singer is still a legendary figure at Vicarage Road and even had a stand named after him in 2014 for his service to the Hornets.
West Ham — James Corden
Whether it is playing the role of Smithy on hit TV series Gavin and Stacey or flying the flag on his USA talk show, James Corden has never been shy about professing his love for West Ham.
Despite Corden’s meteoric rise from wannabe actor into one of the globe’s most recognisable broadcast stars, he remains committed to the Hammers cause and is often spotted at games when back in the UK.
And his celebrity connections have even seen him strike up friendships with a few Irons icons — enjoying a dinner date with Mark Noble and Declan Rice as recently as summer 2021.
Wolves — Robert Plant
Wolves are not blessed with many famous fans from the modern era — but for those of a certain vintage, legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant is as famous as they come.
Zeppelin were one of the most influential rock bands of all time, enjoying the bulk of their success in the 1970s when the men from Molineux were largely on the decline.
Plant, who has supported the club since the age of five, has been involved at boardroom level for some time and described their 2018 return to the Premier League as “paradise”.
