5 big clubs that are universally hated by the fans

#1 Manchester United

Man United are England's biggest - and most hated - club

Let’s start with perhaps the biggest team on this list. Despite Manchester City stinking of nouveau riche there’s almost something that’s still cool about a side that were relegated to League One in the recent past suddenly rising up to become powerful. There’s nothing cool about Manchester United, who have been one of the most powerful clubs in both England and Europe since the Premier League era started back in 1992.

An aura of arrogance? Check. Manchester United seem to think it’s their god-given right to win trophies, and of course, during the reign of the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson that was almost correct, as they ran roughshod over the Premier League and captured the trophy a record twelve times.

At times under Ferguson, United were almost likeable due to their never-say-die attitude, but it never quite rang true due to the way their players and manager used to harangue officials over seemingly every decision and some of their players – Roy Keane and Cristiano Ronaldo for instance – were simply detestable.

Since Ferguson retired in 2013 United have fallen from grace somewhat – never coming close to winning the Premier League – but somehow it’s made them even more hated, mainly because despite now being only one of around six top English sides, they still continually flex their financial muscles to the point where it feels unfair, for example, their world-record £89m signing of Paul Pogba in 2016. And they’re also arrogant enough to believe they can sign anyone, as their fans consistently talk about them being able to buy Harry Kane as if he’s a toy in a very expensive store.

To add to all of this, right now they’re managed by Jose Mourinho, one of the most unlikeable and arrogant men in the football world. It’s a match made in heaven, especially in terms of making them universally disliked.