5 reasons Manchester United are a bigger club than Manchester City

Modified Apr 25, 2017 17:44 GMT

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Robin van Persie of Manchester United celebrates scoring the winning goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on December 9, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) — United have had memorable victories in recent time against City

#3 Estimated wealth

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Paul Pogba of Manchester United warms up prior to the UEFA Europa League quarter final second leg match between Manchester United and RSC Anderlecht at Old Trafford on April 20, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) — It is telling that United's record transfer outlay (Pogba, £89.3 million) eclipses that of City (De Bruyne, £54 million) by a huge figure

In January 2017, Manchester United replaced Real Madrid at the top of Deloitte's Football Money League, thus reclaiming the spot they had relinquished since 2003-04. United has generated a staggering amount of commercial revenue in recent years, with a £75 million per season deal with Adidas and £53 million per season deal with Chevrolet being the highlights.

Despite their ascent in recent years, City is yet to crack the top three of the richest clubs. They find themselves fifth, fueled by the expansion of the Etihad stadium and consistent appearances in the Champions League.

It is telling that United's record transfer outlay (Pogba, £89.3 million) eclipses that of City (De Bruyne, £54 million) by such a huge figure – and remember, United are rumoured to be gearing up to smash the world transfer record yet again by bidding £100 million for Griezmann.

Edited by Staff Editor