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The rise to prominence of Manchester City in recent years has been one of the biggest stories in English football. Money has been pumped into the club and accusations of buying success were inevitable, but it can also be argued that their success has led to a more competitive time in English football. I think I speak for everyone when saying that four potential champions is a more interesting state of affairs than a one horse race.
Don’t let the astronomical rise fool you though; Manchester City have a long, storied history and of course hidden within that history is a myriad of facts and interesting titbits, 10 of which I’ll outline here. Maybe you know these, maybe you didn’t.
10. They Have Only Held The British Transfer Record Twice David Howarth/Empics Sport
Despite being accused of ‘buying their success’, Manchester City have only...
The rise to prominence of Manchester City in recent years has been one of the biggest stories in English football. Money has been pumped into the club and accusations of buying success were inevitable, but it can also be argued that their success has led to a more competitive time in English football. I think I speak for everyone when saying that four potential champions is a more interesting state of affairs than a one horse race.
Don’t let the astronomical rise fool you though; Manchester City have a long, storied history and of course hidden within that history is a myriad of facts and interesting titbits, 10 of which I’ll outline here. Maybe you know these, maybe you didn’t.
10. They Have Only Held The British Transfer Record Twice David Howarth/Empics Sport
Despite being accused of ‘buying their success’, Manchester City have only...
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