Football: Comparison of Trophies between Manchester United and Manchester City
The two incredible football clubs from Manchester have been each other's rivals since day one. They've been in constant competition with one another. While some days turn out good for the reds, others prove to be lucky for the blues
Comparison of Trophies between Manchester United and Manchester CityA quick look at the trophies won by each club would give a clearer picture of where the two stands and which one of the two is currently leading.
Manchester United peaked in their performance in two phases. One was in between the 1950s and the 1960s and the other was between the end of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century, which is famously known as the Ferguson era. City, on the other hand, started gaining popularity once it was acquired by the United group in the year 2008. The takeover by this Abu Dhabi group resulted in great success for City for now they not only had the talent but also the resources to put that talent to good use.
Competition Man Utd Man City
Premier League 20 7
FA Cup 12 6
League Cup 5 8
Community Shield 21 6
Champions League 3 0
Europa League 1 0
Cup Winners' Cup 1 1
UEFA Super Cup 1 0
Club World Cup 1 0
Total 66 28
Between the two, Manchester United is leading when it comes to the total number of tournaments won. In the Premier League, while United has won 20 titles, City lags with only 7 total titles won in this prestigious league. Similarly, when it comes to the FA Cups, United has acquired twice the number of Cups earned by City with Manchester United at 12 and Manchester City with only 6 trophies. The city has gained only a single victory in European Tournaments in the year 1970, United has won 3 trophies like the Europa Cup, the Champions League, and the UEFA Cup. The only championship where City has beaten United in the number of trophies held by each club is the League Cup. While the blues hold 8 cups, the reds only hold 5.
The total tally of the two clubs lies at a great difference. United holds more than double what City has earned since it started playing. The reds stand at 66 trophies altogether, while the blues hold only 28. Having achieved great success in the years the 1900s and 2000s, United has not only won more trophies but has also gained a huge fan base, in comparison to their cross-town rivals. The Ferguson era helped the team gain as much popularity as their other counterparts like Barcelona and Madrid.