1 week Ago By Callum Bishop
Rio Ferdinand has shared his verdict on who he thinks is the biggest club in English football after Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions over the weekend. In securing a record-equalling 20th top-flight title, many, including Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher , believe that the Anfield outfit are now the undisputed kings of English football—a moniker that previously belonged to Manchester United . As well as their league title successes, Arne Slot's club also boast six European Cups—more than any other English side—while United are set for their lowest finish in the Premier League era as they currently sit 14th in the standings.
With many believing that the pendulum has swung, Ferdinand has now shared his thoughts. In football, trophies come with bragging rights. But which English club has won the most silverware in history? Ferdinand Names His Pick for England's Biggest Club Speaking on his YouTube channel alongside Peter Crouch, Ferdinand insisted that United remain the biggest club in English football despite the contrast in fortunes between the Red Devils and their Merseyside rivals.
The pundit went as far as to say the gap wasn’t even close, stating: "I would say they're (Liverpool) the most successful club, but not the biggest. It's a fact. You go anywhere in the world there's more Man United fans.
That will change if they remain successful and Man United don't. I think there'll be a swing of new fans who adopt successful teams. If Liverpool do that over the next ten years, they have a chance to balance that up.
"Right now, I think it's a landslide win for Man United in terms of being the biggest club in the world. Trophies wise, Liverpool are ahead." GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Liverpool have won 47 major trophies compared to United's 44.
Ferdinand's comments have certainly caused a stir on social media, and even seemed to rattle the cages of guest Peter Crouch, who scoffed at the suggestion before admitting that he disagreed with his former international colleague’s take. Ex-United teammate Gary Neville claimed that Liverpool's 20th league title was a sobering day at Old Trafford, as he argued that the debate over who the biggest club is had been settled. Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United all have more than 100 million followers, but the most popular club on social media comes from Spain.
"The accolade of the most successful club—you could debate it maybe when Manchester United had 20 titles and obviously Liverpool do have more European Cups. Once Liverpool get level with Manchester United, the painful thing to say is that unfortunately the debate is over," Neville stated. "It should cause real tremors over at Old Trafford.
The idea that Liverpool will be the most successful club after today—that really should cause heartache and pain because it really took a lot to get ahead of them.".
