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Gill: Manchester City will never be as big as United in certain markets

David Gill believes Manchester United will always be bigger than City in certain markets, even though he feels the club is pretty well run.

Former Manchester United chief executive David Gill believes Manchester City will never have the international appeal of the Old Trafford club.

City has become a force to be reckoned with in English football again in recent years, winning two Premier League titles in the last four seasons. Nevertheless, Gill has stressed that its lack of history and heritage is holding it back in international markets.

"I’m not being arrogant here but it will never be as big as Manchester United in Asia and certain markets," Gill was quoted as saying by The Telegraph.