Premier League’s most ‘fickle’ fans according to new research

The Premier League’s most ‘fickle’ fans according to new research has been revealed this week, making for interesting reading.

Fickle in football terms is where fans cheer you one week and boo you the next – likely to change your opinion or your feelings suddenly and without a good reason.

Bookmakers.tv have looked into and analysed around three million tweets from fans of Premier League clubs over the course of the 2021/22 season, and has worked out each side’s most positive and negative weeks by counting up what percentage of their social media interactions were mostly unfavourable.

The percentage differences have then been ranked, so to find out who the top flight’s most “fickle” fans are – from least to most changeable – take a look below…

20th: Liverpool

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 29.7%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 17.2%. Difference: 12.5%.

Jurgen Klopp’s side currently sit 2nd in the Premier League table and spent of the 2021/22 season in that position.

This is Liverpool’s 130th season in existence and the club’s 60th consecutive season in the top flight of English football.

In addition to the Premier League, Liverpool are participating in this season’s editions of the FA Cup (making the semi finals) and the UEFA Champions League (in the quarter finals), and won the EFL Cup for the ninth time in their history, more than any other club.

19th: Manchester United

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 34.9%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 21.4%. Difference: 13.5%.

Ralf Rangnick’s side currently sit 6th in the Premier League table and spent of the 2021/22 season in 4th and 5th.

The season is the Red Devil’s 30th season in the Premier League and their 47th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the third round, the FA Cup in the fourth round, and the UEFA Champions League in the round of 16.

In August 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo make a sensation comeback to the club from Juventus after 12 years away, having left for La Liga club Real Madrid in 2009 for a world record transfer fee.

On the 21st of November 2021, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær left the club and was replaced as caretaker by first-team coach Michael Carrick. Eight days later, Rangnick was appointed as interim manager until the end of the season, taking charge officially on the 3rd of December.

18th: Southampton

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 34.5%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 20.8%. Difference: 13.7%.

Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side currently sit 10th in the Premier League table and spent of the 2021/22 season in mid-table, fairing better as the campaign went on.

The season is Southampton’s 10th consecutive season in the Premier League and the 105th season in existence.

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the fourth round, but made the quarter finals of the FA Cup.

17th: Newcastle United

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 38.3%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 23.7%. Difference: 14.6%.

Eddie Howe’s side currently sit 14th in the Premier League table and spent of the 2021/22 season in the relegation zone, fairing better as the campaign went on.

The season is Newcastle United’s 129th year in their history and fifth consecutive season in the Premier League.

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the second round, the exited the FA Cup in the third round.

16th: Aston Villa

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 35.5%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 20.4%. Difference: 15.1%.

Steven Gerrard’s side currently sit 9th in the Premier League table, starting the campaign well, had a dip, and picked themselves up again.

This is Aston Villa‘s 27th season in the Premier League, third consecutive, and their 108th season at the top flight of English football. It is also their 147th year in history.

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the third round, the exited the FA Cup also in the third round.

15th: Leicester City

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 35.3%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 19.7%. Difference: 15.6%.

Brendan Rodgers’ side currently sit 10th in the Premier League standings and spent of the 2021/22 season in mid-table.

This is is the 117th season in the existence of Leicester City and the club’s eighth consecutive season in the top flight of English football.

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the quarter finals, the exited the FA Cup in the fourth round. They won the Community Shield, were knocked out of the Europa League group stage and reached the Europa Conference League quarter finals.

14th: Everton

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 35.3%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 18.6%. Difference: 16.7%.

Frank Lampard’s side currently sit 17th in the Premier League standings and started the 2021/22 season strongly, however gradually fell lower and lower and are hoping to avoid the drop.

This is the club’s 119th season in existence and the club’s 68th consecutive season in the top flight of English football.

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the third round, the exited the FA Cup in the quarter finals.

13th: Crystal Palace

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 33.9%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 16.9%. Difference: 17%.

Patrick Vieria’s side currently sit 11th in the Premier League standings and for the first half of the 2021/22 season were just below mid-table, and that is where they remain, still a great managerial PL debut for the new man in charge.

This is is Crystal Palace’s ninth consecutive season in the Premier League (extending their longest ever spell in the top division of English football) and the 116th year in their history.

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the second round, but made it to the FA Cup semi finals at the time of writing.

12th: Brentford

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 33%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 15.3%. Difference: 17.7%.

Thomas Frank’s side currently sit 14th in the Premier League standings and for the first half of the 2021/22 season exceeded expectations being in the top 10, before falling down, and should be set for another season in the big time.

This is the club’s 132nd season in existence and first season in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. 

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the quarter finals, and made it to the FA Cup fourth round.

11th: Brighton

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 35.6%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 17.5%. Difference: 18.1%.

Graham Potter’s side currently sit 13th in the Premier League standings and for the first half of the 2021/22 season sat mostly in the top 10, but have had a slight dip.

This is is the 120th season in the existence of Brighton & Hove Albion and the club’s fifth consecutive season in the top flight of English football.

They participated in this season’s edition of the FA Cup and in the EFL Cup, where they exited both competitions in the fourth round.

10th: Leeds United

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 40.4%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 22.1%. Difference: 18.3%.

Jesse Marsch’s side currently sit 16th in the Premier League standings and for much of the 2021/22 season sat just above the relegation zone, though recent form is giving them some new hope of staying up.

This is Leeds’ 102nd season in existence. It is their second consecutive and fourteenth overall season in the Premier League and their 52nd season in top-flight competition.

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the fourth round, and exited the FA Cup in the third round.

9th: Wolves

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 35.4%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 16.5%. Difference: 18.9%.

Bruno Lage’s side currently sit 8th in the Premier League standings and for much of the 2021/22 season sat within the top 10, as they get ready to fight for a European place.

This is Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 144th year in their history and fourth consecutive season in the Premier League. 

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the third round, and exited the FA Cup in the fourth round.

8th: Manchester City

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 33.5%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 13%. Difference: 20.4%.

Pep Guardiola’s side currently sit 1st in the Premier League standings and for much of the 2021/22 season sat as leaders, but Liverpool are hot on their heels with City dropping points as Klopp’s side gains.

This is the 127th season in the existence of Manchester City and the club’s 20th consecutive season in the top-flight of English football.

In addition to the domestic league, Man City are in the FA Cup semi final and the UEFA Champions League quarter finals.

The club kicked off the season by losing the Community Shield to Leicester City and was later knocked out of the EFL Cup by West Ham United in the fourth round, ending their unbeaten streak in the competition that stretched to nearly five years.

The season is the club’s first since 2010–11 not to feature City’s all-time record goalscorer Sergio Agüero who had left the club for Barcelona at the end of the previous season.

7th: Norwich City

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 39.7%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 18.7%. Difference: 20.8%.

Dean Smith’s side currently sit 20th in the Premier League standings and for much of the 2021/22 season sat bottom of the pack.

This is the Canaries’ 120th season in existence and the first season back in the Premier League.

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the third round, and exited the FA Cup in the fifth round.

6th: Chelsea

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 30.8%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 9.1%. Difference: 21.7%.

Thomas Tuchel’s side currently sit 3rd in the Premier League standings and thats where they’ve been for much of the 2021/22 season.

This is Chelsea’s 108th competitive season, 33rd consecutive season in the top flight of English football, 30th consecutive season in the Premier League, and 116th year in existence as a football club. 

As of right now, it is not known who will be able to purchase Chelsea from current owner Roman Abramovich or if the United Kingdom will even allow him the ability to sell the club.

Meanwhile, Chelsea’s season is far from over as they have a Champions League Quarter Final to look forward to. 

The club were runners up for the EFL Cup, made the FA Cup semi finals, while won the Super Cup and Club World Cup.

5th: Watford

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 37.1%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 14.5%. Difference: 22.6%.

Roy Hodgson’s side currently sit 18th in the Premier League standings and for much of the 2021/22 season sat just above the drop zone.

This is the 123rd season in existence of Watford Football Club and their first season back in the Premier League following their immediate return with promotion from the Championship in the previous season.

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the third round, and exited the FA Cup also in the third round.

4th: Tottenham Hotspur

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 35.3%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 11.8%. Difference: 23.5%.

Antonio Conte’s side currently sit 5th in the Premier League standings and thats where they’ve been for much of the 2021/22 season.

This is Tottenham’s 30th season in the Premier League, 44th successive season in the top division of the English football league system and 116th season in existence.

After finishing in seventh place in the 2020–21 Premier League, Tottenham qualified for the play-off round of the newly formed UEFA Europa Conference League but couldn’t get out of the group stage.

At the end of June, Tottenham announced Nuno Espírito Santo as the new head coach on a two-year contract, then removed Nuno Santo, brought Conte in as Santo’s successor the following day and now eye up a European place.

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the semi finals, and exited the FA Cup in the fifth round.

3rd: Burnley

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 33.9%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 9.9%. Difference: 24%.

Sean Dyche’s side currently sit 19th in the Premier League standings and they’ve been struggling for much of the 2021/22 season.

This is Burnley’s sixth consecutive season in the Premier League and the 140th year in their history.

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the fourth round, and exited the FA Cup in the third round.

2nd: Arsenal

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 41.3%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 16.4 %. Difference: 24.9%.

Mikel Arteta’s side currently sit 4th in the Premier League standings and after a very worrying start, really transformed their season and are having one of their best ends to a campaign in years.

This is the 136th in the history of Arsenal, 30th season in the Premier League, their 102nd consecutive season in the top-flight of English football, and their 105th season in the top-flight overall.

They are not participating in any European competition for the first time since the 1995–96 season.

The club were knocked out of the EFL Cup in the semi finals, and exited the FA Cup in the third round.

1st: West Ham

Highest weekly negative sentiment: 39.8%. Lowest weekly negative sentiment: 13.5 %. Difference: 26.3%.

David Moyes’ side currently sit 7th in the Premier League standings and have been in 4th or 5th place for much of the 2021/22 season.

This is the 126th season in existence of West Ham United Football Club and the club’s tenth consecutive season in the top flight of English football. again their best in years!

West Ham are participating in this season’s edition of the UEFA Europa League, getting to the quarter finals of that, reached the same stage for the EFL Cup, and exited the FA Cup in the fifth round.