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

#5 History and Success

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 13: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson congratulates Alan Smith as the players celebrate winning the Premiership title at the end of the Barclays Premiership match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on May 13, 2007 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) — With 20 First Division titles and 3 European Cups, United are the most successful club in English history

Yet another criterion for comparison where City stand no chance, United are the most successful club in English history. Even after the wane of the glory years of Ferguson, United have quietly continued to pick up trophies – FA Cup under Van Gaal, League Cup under Mourinho and a healthy position for an upcoming Europa triumph.

And in case you consider it worth noting, United was founded two years prior to City too (1878 and 1880 respectively).

With 20 First Division titles and 3 European Cups as opposed to four First Division titles and no European Cups, City have a lot of catching up to do. While in the process, as Guardiola recently admitted, they would be better off focusing on step by step improvement - rather than being burdened by the inescapable glory of their rivals.

Edited by Staff Editor