Pep Guardiola's side may be Premier League title holders, but John Aldridge says they will never stand alongside rivals from Anfield and Old Trafford
Manchester City are “a small club that has basically got lucky”, says John Aldridge, with the Premier League champions never going to enjoy the same global standing as Liverpool and Manchester United.
The Blues had endured a humbling tumble into the third tier and a dogged battle back up the divisions prior to the arrival of sizeable investment at the Etihad Stadium.
Sheikh Mansour’s acquisition of the club in 2009 proved to be a turning point, with three title triumphs, three League Cup wins and an FA Cup success enjoyed during his reign.