Ultimately, for a lot of clubs, football is about winning trophies. Playing beautiful, expansive football is pretty significant, but it often ends up meaning very little to the top clubs if there is no silverware attached.
Now more than ever, social media is the battle ground for tribalism and points scoring, with rival fans duelling for the unofficial title of 'the best club in England'. However, as quite an abstract concept, perhaps the only way to quantify it is by taking a closer look at the biggest teams' trophy cabinets.
The arrival of Roman Abramovich in 2003 helped Chelsea become a major force in English football, with the Blues having won every major trophy available to them since his arrival. Similarly to the takeover at Chelsea, the arrival of Abu Dhabi money at Manchester City in 2008 has helped transform the club's trophy cabinet, while Pep Guardiola's entrance in the dugout has also played a significant role in the club's recent success.
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