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Premier League champions have experienced the most severe defeats.

Manchester City's difficult championship defence continued on Sunday, when the champions were defeated at Arsenal. Pep Guardiola's side suffered a 5-1 defeat at the Emirates, emphasizing their downfall. The champs have suffered a dramatic drop in form this season, conceding four or more goals in four different games across all competitions. This is the most Guardiola has achieved in a single season as a manager. However, City's 5-1 defeat to Arsenal did not make the list of the biggest defeats suffered by defending Premier League champions. The most severe defeats suffered by Premier League champions. Coventry 5-0 Blackburn Rovers (1995/96) In 1995/96, struggling Coventry City upset Blackburn Rovers with a five-star performance at High field Road. Ron Atkinson's side were at the bottom of the table going into the game, but they scored five goals without reply to defeat the champions. David Busst opened the goal for the Sky Blues five minutes before halftime, giving Cov...