The Red Devils

Why Manchester United is the best football club in the EPL

Despite the fact that the last few seasons haven’t quite been our best, I personally still see Man Utd as the best football club in EPL HISTORY.

I have put such emphasis on the word “History”, because that's exactly what my main focus is on.

So yes, I feel as though with Man Utd’s history, they are regarded as the best football club ever. And here are 5 reasons why…

1. Honors

-11 FA Cups

-4 League Cups

-20 FA Community Shields 

-3 UEFA Cups

-1 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup

-1 UEFA Super Cup

-1 Intercontinental Cup

-1 FIFA Club World Cup

Ah yes, 2012/2013. The last season before things went downhill.... We miss you boss....

And last but not least, the crowning glory, 13 Premier League 

titles, making them the football club with the most championships. 

Not to mention, they are not 1, not 2 nor are they 3 titles ahead of Chelsea (the club with the 2^nd  highest number of wins), but 9. NINE titles.            

2. Old Trafford

Indeed, The Theatre of Dreams. Except in this case, dreams turned into reality for Manchester United. I mean, look at bullet point number 1.

Old trafford is the largest football club stadium in the UK, with a capacity of 75,635.  The Theatre of Dreams is also known for the full attendance it gets every single game. It is also the 3^rd largest stadium and 2^nd largest football stadium in the UK, and the 11^th largest in the whole of Europe.

This home ground truly has brought us so much glory #GGMU (Sorry, I just had to…)

Not forgetting the best part of the whole stadium.... You know what I'm referring to. 

Sure, old Trafford (currently) isn’t exactly a place where dreams are made… not for Man Utd at least. –Following last weeks’ loss to Southampton...*casually slaps myself in the face*

BUT, (yes there’s always a ‘but’) 3 seasons ago, going to old Trafford playing against us was like, “okay, lets just try not to lose THAT badly…” 

Manchester United were undefeated, and especially so at The Theatre of Dreams.

3. Players

Manchester United are known for producing world class players.

Think of Manchester United and list out players that you immediately associate Man Utd to.

Lets start with the ever-so-famous CR7. Ah yes, our fellow galactico.  One of the worlds’ most well known footballers.

"I don't think there is a winger in this world that can do that and that's the measure of the quality of the lad and his scoring ability."

— Alex Ferguson, on Ronaldo's scoring record during the 07/08 season. 

Now throwing it back to the 90s- the Irish Midfielder, Mr Roy Keane.

He was aggressive and competitive, making him the perfect leader for Man Utd from 97' all the way till 05'.

"It was the most emphatic display of selflessness I have seen on a football field. Pounding over every blade of grass, competing as if he would rather die of exhaustion than lose, he inspired all around him. I felt it was an honour to be associated with such a player."

 — Alex Ferguson, on Keane's performance against Juventus in 1999.

And of course, i can't leave out the legendary welsh man, Ryan Giggs, the most decorated player in football history, with 34 trophies. He was also the first player to have scored a hundred goals for Man Utd.

Giggs made his official debut for the club in 1991, and stayed 23 years with Manchester United,

With a total of 632 appearances JUST for Man Utd alone.

AND currently is the assistant coach, sitting alongside LVG during every match. 

If that isn't dedication, then I don't know what is...

 "I remember the first time I saw him. He was 13 and just floated over the ground like a cocker spaniel chasing a piece of silver paper in the wind."

— Alex Ferguson, on Ryan Giggs.

4. 1999 Treble

1. The Premier League  

2. The FA Cup

3. Champions League

Oh what a year... Our most successful season yet. I should really dedicate a whole post just talking about this season, because boy, do I have so much to talk about... 

This was the year I was born and I didn't get to experience or feel the hype during these crucial matches but I've heard/watched/read enough to know how amazing everything was. 

From the arrival of Tobagonian Forward Dwight Yorke, to the beginning of his legendary partnership with Andy Cole, to Roy Keane sitting out on the Champions League finals, and finally, MY personal favourite- Ole Gunnar Solskjær with his last minute goals.

(After countless attempts at trying to find the best quality video, I figured that 144p was my best and only option, seeing as though the footage was taken in 1999...)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAtb7XYaGV4 -A link to the best video to watch on YouTube...You're welcome. 

I had the last 3 minutes of the Champions League finals on replay because I just couldn't believe my eyes. 

Bayern thought the championship was theirs to take home and took out their star player, german captain, Lothar Matthäus in the 80th minute. 

All it took was 2 minutes for the red devils to instantly snatch away the title.

Sheringham scored the equaliser 1 minute into injury time, and about a minute later, The Baby-Faced Assassin swooped in to score the winning goal at the very last minute. 

He was always on the bench and may not have been Man Utd's star player or top scorer, but one thing he was good for was his last minute goals. 

Indeed, a Baby-Faced Assassin, with his quick reactions and deadly finishes. He had a sharp eye and a knack for studying the game while on the bench, waiting for his cue. He would then go on the pitch, appear out of nowhere and score a spectacular goal to finish.

I would describe him as being the cherry on top on an ice-cream sundae, or the icing on the cake (Sorry, I just really love my sweets). 

5. Sir Alex Ferguson 

Again, I could honestly dedicate a whole post to this legend (and i plan on doing so :')). 

Of course, he is one of the reasons (more like the main) as to why Manchester United is the best club in football history.

Let's just take this time to look at his achievements over his 26 years with us...

- Longest serving Manchester United manager, overtaking Sir Matt Busby's record.

-The Old Trafford North Stand was renamed after him.

-13 EPL titles

-5 FA Cups

-2 Champions League titiles

-He was knighted after the treble in 1999.  

And the list goes on and on.........

 

Any Man Utd fan, or actually any football fan in general, would be aware of his many achievements, and regard him as one of the greatest and most successful managers ever. 

Let's face it... We ALL bawled our eyes out when he announced his retirement. 

Sure, I might have just been 13 years of age and I didn't quite know as much as i do now, 3 years later, but what i did know was that he was/is a very well respected man.

I genuinely think that the Premier League would have been so different if he didn't take over. 

All the rivalries? 

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The mind games he would play with other managers... 

The pre (and post) match comments he would give...

The cussing and swearing. 

And, of course, the hairdryer treatment. 

In all seriousness, to me (and probably millions of people) he is indeed the best manager in football history, and made Man Utd the best football club in football history.

I will definitely make another (long ass) blogpost all about this man because I simply think that he truly deserves all the recognition he could get.

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After cracking my head for the best way to end off this post, I finally came up with something. 

A quote from Sir Alex Ferguson after the 1999 treble....

"I can't believe it. I can't believe it. Football. Bloody hell."

26.01.16