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#2 Manchester City
The club started in 1884 as St. Marks but officially renamed itself to Manchester city in 1894. The club had a very successful start. They won the second division in 1899 and were qualified to play in the first division. The club won the FA Cup in 1904 becoming the first club from Manchester to win a major trophy. The club continued its impressive performance for the next few seasons.
The clubs fortunes soon changed as they found themselves relegated back to the second division and were accused of financial irregularities. The club suffered a major blow when a fire accident destroyed much of their stadium. The club soon moved to their new stadium at Maine Road in Moss Side.
The new stadium had a much higher capacity; it recorded an attendance of 84,569 in a match against Stoke City in 1934. This record stands to this day. The team soon found its morale boosted and delighted the fans with their amazing performance. It won the First Division title in 1937 and the FA Cups 1934 and 1956.
The club had its most successful period between 1968 and 1970 winning multiple trophies. The trophies included the FA Cup, League Cup and the European Championships. The 1980’s saw the club entering a gradual decline. For the first time in its history in 1998, it saw itself being relegated to the third tier of English football
In 2008 the club was bought by Abu Dhabi United Group. The group is owned by the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mansour. The inflow of money led to the signing of the biggest stars in the football world. The club was a synonym with big spending.
The money definitely has changed the fortunes of the club. Since the arrival of the sheik at the Etihad, they have won the Premier League twice. They are the favorites to win the league this season. This shows that money can definitely buy success.
