Johnny Nicholson: Man City have money and impetus but Liverpool’s history wins it

For a few seasons, the Liverpool v Manchester City game has been the big match between the two best clubs in England. But which of them is the biggest club in 2021? Johnny Nicholson tackles the question

Liverpool's captain Steven Gerrard kisses the trophy surrounded by teammates at the end of the 2005 Champions League final win over AC Milan. Picture: Getty Images

For a few seasons, the Liverpool v Manchester City game has been the big match between the two best clubs in England. But which of them is the biggest club in 2021?

Many would think Liverpool are much bigger than the nouveau riche Manchester club, but that might be old-fashioned, out-of-date, or irrelevant thinking in 2021. City are certainly by far and away the more successful in the last 10 years in terms of trophies, with 11 league and cup wins compared to Liverpool’s one league, one cup and one European title.