Among the strongest clubs in the world, we can find Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Newcastle United, and Blackpool FC. However, which of these clubs has the strongest case to be considered an underdog? If we want to be considered an underdog, we must have two must-haves: a rich top-flight history, and a massive support base in the south. Leicester are another must-have, as they won the 2015/16 Premier League 5,000/1.
Manchester City
In the early 20th century, Manchester City was a major force in English football. They won the First Division in 1968 and the FA Cup in 1970, and had a significant period of success in the late 1960s. The club was coached by Joe Mercer and Malcolm Allison, and reached the FA Cup final in 1981, before losing a replay to Tottenham Hotspur. They were relegated from the top flight twice in the 1980s, but were promoted back in 1998. They have remained in the Premier League ever since.
Bayern Munich
It's a rumor that the Bundesliga is the most exciting league in the world, but that is not entirely true. The Bundesliga was once a paragon of thrilling title races. The UEFA Champions League and DFB Cup were the only games won by less than five points. The Bundesliga's most recent title was won by just one point, in 2013. The title has only been decided by one goal five times, putting Bayern Munich among the strongest clubs in the world.
Newcastle United
A potential new owner for Newcastle United has been the focus of intense scrutiny since the news first broke about the proposed deal. The Saudi Arabians have been accused of using the club's interest as a PR stunt to hide the country's poor human rights record. However, the children of the late journalist Jamal Khashoggi have publicly forgiven his killers and spared five government agents the death penalty. Despite this, the Crown Prince has continued to deny his involvement in the murder of Khashoggi.
Blackpool FC
Despite the inconsistencies that have plagued the club over recent years, Blackpool have always been one of the strongest clubs in England, and they look set to keep that status this season. After all, they've already been promoted to the Championship and have played well so far. In the past, Neil Warnock has described Blackpool as a team that can beat anybody on a good day. However, the truth is that they're more aptly described as giant killers.
Tottenham Hotspurs
The Tottenham Hotspurs have a rich history. Founded on September 5th 1882, they play in the Premier League, one of the most popular sports leagues in the world. Tottenham is ranked as the 28th strongest club in football. They have won the FA Cup eight times, most recently in 1991. Spurs' current star Harry Kane has more than 100 Premier League goals. Here are a few facts about Tottenham Hotspurs.
Manchester United
Despite its relatively recent decline, Manchester United has been able to sustain its popularity thanks to a variety of reasons. Despite the fact that it played some of the best football in history, its game quality cannot account for the sustained interest in it among football fans. Similarly to Coca-Cola, Nescafe, and Marlboro cigarettes, fans prefer a known brand, such as Manchester United.
Southampton
The club's history can be traced back to the 1885. Originally known as the St. Mary's Young Men's Association, Southampton Football Club was established by members of the local church. In 1897, the club was awarded the Southern League and moved to The Dell stadium. During this time, it also began to produce a number of notable players. The club's youth academy has a rich tradition of producing top talent, and allows its young players the best opportunity to succeed.
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