The astonishing number of fans on the season-ticket waiting list at Man United and Man City

Manchester United and Manchester City both have an astonishing 120,000 fans on their season ticket waiting lists.

Elsewhere in England’s top division only Tottenham, with a waiting list of 98,000 fans, come anywhere close.

United recently appointed Populous, the master planners behind the new Wembley and Tottenham’s stadium, to consider options for an expansion of Old Trafford to increase the capacity beyond the current 74,000.

Officials have been informed the cost of rebuilding Old Trafford could cost £1bn, but they will certainly have no problems filling a bigger stadium it seems.

Champions City recently submitted a planning application for a 7,000 capacity increase at the Etihad.

Clubs including Liverpool and Luton have closed their season ticket waiting lists.