Top 20 most successful football clubs by trophy wins and how Man Utd compare to Liverpool & Barca - gallery

Statistically speaking football is the most popular sport on the planet and it is followed by a fanbase of over four billion people from all corners of the world.

Manchester United are viewed as one of the most influential teams in world football and since their foundation in 1878 they have regularly competed at the top of the English table.

Their most illustrious period of success came under the guidance of serial-winning manager Alex Ferguson and between 1986 and 2013 the Red Devils lifted an incredible 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles.

Manchester United are also remembered for their two Champions League triumphs over Bayern Munich and Chelsea along with a series of cup triumphs at Wembley Stadium.

But where do The Red Devils rank amongst the world’s most successful teams and how does their trophy record compare to rivals Liverpool?