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#8 Aston Villa | Villa Park, 42,682
Another historic ground on this list, Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham, is home to one-time European champions Aston Villa. In 1897, Aston Villa moved to what was once called Aston Lower Grounds, in the middle of the Aston Hall grounds. The field was in place of what was once designated as a pool area.
Once capable of hosting over 70,000 plus, the current capacity, with four double tier stands, is currently a little more than half that figure. Due to a combination of Villa's relegation and recoveries, the allure is slightly lost on this once historic ground. However, it still boasts a cracking atmosphere during the big games, especially against perennial rivals Birmingham City
#7 Newcastle United | St James' Park, 52,354
St. James' Park (infamously named the "Sportsdirect Arena") is the holy cathedral of Newcastle United's religious fan base and has hosted the "Toon" since 1897. Another redesign by the famous Archibald Leitch in the 1920s, St. James' Park was built across a slanting grazing ground and had a capacity of up to 60,000 in 1905.
The modern stadium, signified by the "Sir John Hall" stand inaugarated in 1993, is iconic for its "Shilloute" architecture. The white color of the Leazes and Milburn stands proudly jutting across the top of the pitch.
#6 Liverpool | Anfield, 53,394
It's almost hard to believe that Liverpool rank sixth on this list, considering the ground has been lauded as one of the most popular in European club competitions. The club synonymous with Anfield has been Liverpool FC, despite which Everton were the first occupants in 1884.
It was in 1892 that Liverpool Football Club was born out of a dispute over Anfield, which has since been a spiritual home for the Reds. Many legends such as Bob Paisley, Bill Shankly and Sir Kenny Dalgalish have all seen glory and been honored across the stadium.
The "You'll Never Walk Alone" echoing across the terraces is a celebrated club tradition. Additionally, the phrase "kop" now almost exclusively used to describe Liverpool's famed Scion Kop.
The highest ever recorded attendance at Anfield was 61,905 with the sadly disbanded standing allowance. It is a figure the planned expansion aims to reach over the coming years.
#5 Etihad Stadium | Manchester City, 55,097
Initially known as the "City of Manchester Stadium," the stadium was built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. It was renamed the Etihad Stadium after the flagship airline owned by the Abu Dhabi group that took control of the club and its naming rights.
Manchester City contributed to inheriting the stadium in 2003, having said farewell to the iconic Maine Road Ground which they occupied for close to a century. The spectacular sea wave design of the stands makes the stadium stand out as an architectural marvel. It also coincided with the rise of Manchester City's second golden era.
Many - including Pep Guardiola - have gone on to make complaints about the grounds atmosphere or lack thereof. However, the Etihad and its surrounding sports complex house a state-of-the-art training center and youth pitches that put Manchester City at the forefront of infrastructure in the league.
