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Arsenal
This club has a magnificent stadium, a trophy-filled cabinet, worldwide support, and has recently put itself back in the conversations as one of the best clubs in England. Arsenal is a giant club striving to recreate those former days of glory. LOCATION: Islington, North London CONTACT: arsenal.com, 020 7619 5003, #WeAreTheArsenal NICKNAMES: The Gunners Groundhopper…
Middlesbrough
A classic yo-yo club, Middlesbrough have spent all but two seasons since World War II in the top two tiers but have just one major trophy to their name. LOCATION: Teesside, named for being along the River Tees, is three hours north of London by train, two and a half hours from Manchester, and one…
Liverpool
Mighty Liverpool dominated the English game from the 1960s through the 1980s, earning them a worldwide following. They are now back at the top, and Anfield remains a must-see stop on a groundhopping tour—if you can get in. LOCATION: Liverpool is two and a half hours from London’s Euston station and just under an hour…
Newcastle United
If you’re measuring clubs by stadium size and fan base—as opposed to, say, recent success—then Newcastle is one of the biggest clubs around, with an amazing stadium and supporters who finally have an ownership group they’re excited about. LOCATION: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, about three hours by train from London and 90 minutes from Edinburgh CONTACT: nufc.co.uk NICKNAMES:…
Manchester United
Manchester United is a giant club with a giant stadium, a collector of championships, and a global brand that is loved all over the world and hated all over England. They have also been on a mission to reclaim their former place atop the league. LOCATION: Manchester, which is two and a half hours from…
