Where City rankUpdated: December 20th, 2006
Sometimes you just need to know where you stand. So here is City’s true place in the football world:
52nd biggest ground in Europe
77th biggest ground in world
4th highest average attendance in England
10th biggest fanbase in Britain
8th highest all-time points total in top division
5th (joint) least profitable shirt sponsorship deal in Premiership (2004-05)
8th highest number of injuries in Premiership (2004-05)
3rd lowest number of injuries in Premiership (2003-04)
10th best official website in the Premiership (2005)
5th highest number of arrests in Premiership (2004-05)
16th best supported club in Europe (2003-4)
6th most popular stadium at The Stadium Guide
19th (out of 20) longest time since relegation from top flight
122nd ranked club in Europe
145th all-time ranked club in Europe
17th highest turnover in Europe (2004-05)