Manuel Pellegrini claims Manchester City are now a ‘bigger team’ than Manchester United

Manchester City’s manager Manuel Pellegrini

Manuel Pellegrini has risked the wrath of United fans by claiming City are now the ‘biggest team’ in Manchester.


Speaking ahead of the Sky Blues last-16 Champions League clash with Barcelona, the City manager was asked his opinion on the balance of power in the north west.
‘The biggest team is City now, but we can’t forget the last few years,’ he replied.

Despite the diplomatic tone to his answer, his reply is bound to infuriate the supporters of United.
While they may be struggling down in seventh this season, the Old Trafford outfit remain the most successful club in British football history with 20 league titles to their name.