Sportsmail study found that Arsenal were the second biggest European club . Liverpool came in third behind the Gunners and Manchester United . Former Liverpool captain Phil Thompson does not agree with the findings . Thompson insists it is trophies that matter , not social media following . Newcastle legend Bobby Moncur says Manchester City deserve to be fifth . READ : Which Premier League club is the biggest ? Sportsmail 's study finally settles football 's great debate .
Sportsmail study found that Arsenal were the second biggest English club . Liverpool came in third behind the Gunners and Manchester United . Former Liverpool captain Phil Thompson does not agree with the findings . Thompson insists it is trophies that matter , not social media following . Newcastle legend Bobby Moncur says Manchester City deserve to be fifth . READ : Which Premier League club is the biggest ? Sportsmail 's study finally settles football 's great debate .