The Most Popular Clubs in the Premier League
There are many different popular clubs that are in the Premier League. Some of them that are popular in Europe and some of them that are household names across the world. One of these includes Manchester United. Manchester United is the most popular team in the EPL and is one of the most popular sports teams in the entire world. They came to become the most popular team because of their great success. They have won 20 league titles which is the most in the league. They have also had some high-level players that have helped the fanbase grow including Alex Ferguson and Christian Ronaldo. Manchester has a very good reputation and for a good reason.
Some of the most clubs that are popular and have the most fans include Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City. Chelsea is arguably the second most popular team in the premier league. They have recently come to glory as they are currently the best team in the league right now. But since the early 2000’s they have been a great soccer team that have sold many jerseys worldwide. Liverpool is another very popular team. In the UK Liverpool might be the most popular, but across the world they aren’t as much as the Man. United and Chelsea. Liverpool is a decorated franchise that has been with the EPL since the beginning. In a study it was shown that around the world, Liverpool was ranked the third most popular soccer team in the premier league.
Arsenal and Manchester City round out the top 5. Arsenal is another team that is extremely popular in the UK but doesn’t compare to some other clubs worldwide. Arsenal has been very successful as a soccer team in recent years which doesn’t help the fanbase grow. But they have a decorated history which puts them on this list. Manchester City is a newer club that has come to fame more recently. They are very popular in other places in the world such as, South America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. They are growing with fans every day and should continue to move up this list over time.
When I think of the EPL, it always reminds of the Big Four; Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea. However, with Manchester City growing in popularity I personally think it should be thought of as the Big 5 now.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was around 10 years old and knowing almost nothing about soccer, Wayne Rooney was the first player I ever heard of which influenced me to become a Man U fan. This supports this claim of Man U's international popularity and them being such an influencer in the EPL.
The premier league has always been dominated with those with money, and the clubs with more popularity get more money. The premier league has their Top 6 which includes the 5 clubs that are listed above plus Tottenham Spurs. Then there are very popular teams in England that may not have a worldwide audience, and these are teams with an incredible history of success but have fallen down the table in the last decade. This includes teams like Leeds, Newcastle, and Nottingham Forest. All three teams housing incredible talents and winning the league and two of them have won the champions league.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very helpful article to read because I'm still getting to know what different teams are popular and not in soccer. I'm curious what makes a team popular besides the majority of wins have. I personally have heard the most about Arsenal and I am not an avid follower of the sport.
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ReplyDeleteI was never a huge soccer fan, but when I thought about European soccer, Manchester United was the first team that popped up in my mind. Growing up, I heard a lot about Wayne Rooney and associated him with the club. It was then the FIFA video game that grew my knowledge of the different teams not only in the EPL but also in La Liga and Ligue 1. It is interesting to think about however, why Manchester United and Chelsea seemed to be the most popular in the United States. Many would probably contribute that popularity to their success as a club, but I think a lot of it was the players themselves as well. Americans tend to form a liking to a team or club from a specific player they admire and enjoy to watch that is on that team or club. Wayne Rooney did that for me.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bold claim to say that Chelsea is the best team in the PL right now (I'd put them at 3rd), but it goes to show how many powerful teams are in England. I agree with your top 5, though I'm curious if this differs whether you look at it from a global perspective vs an English one?
ReplyDeleteThe Big 6, Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Arsenal are recognizable names to many world wide. They are for the most part the most historic and most decorated clubs in England and with success comes recognition. With their massive following they typically earn the highest revenues which keeps these clubs at the top. However, I believe the most passionate fans belong to the less popular clubs. For example, Leeds United who were promoted last season after over a decade in the championship. Leeds United is a historic club who had a lot of success domestically and on the continental scale which provided them with a very passionate following. Although now they are not witnessing the same success, the supporters are just as passionate compared to when they were winning frequently.
ReplyDeleteI just learned about the different clubs and leagues for the first time during this class. It is interesting to hear about the different elements that make certain teams special. Before coming here, I had really only heard of Chelsea and Barca. I am now a Barca fan and have even gone to a game.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of a “Big 6” is an interesting one, and one definitely subject to regency bias in terms of both success and investment. Clubs like Leeds, Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle, and other older teams were at times the biggest and best in the English top flight. When you look at teams like Chelsea and Man City, we see recent success stemming from recent investment from oil billionaires. And while this off-the-pitch context doesn’t sour their on field success in terms of trophies, it does make the continued competency of the other more historical big 6 clubs more impressive. I think Liverpool is a prime example of this, as their shrewd and at times frugal management has still yielded one of the best sides and coaches in Europe.
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