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Ruben Amorim has yet to bring about a positive change for MU. |
Over the past decade, English football has witnessed the rise and absolute dominance of Manchester City. Conversely, Manchester United and Chelsea – two names once considered benchmarks of power – have gradually transformed themselves into symbols of wastefulness and instability.
Since their last Premier League title win, they have collectively spent over 4.37 billion euros, but the result has been a big fat zero in England's most prestigious league.
Chelsea: A money-spending machine but powerless in the Premier League.
Chelsea entered the 2016/17 season under Antonio Conte and immediately became champions. But that was also the last time "The Blues" lifted the Premier League trophy. Since then, they have spent over €2.06 billion constantly patching up their squad and changing managers frequently, yet they still struggle with the problem of stability.
The 2021 Champions League title was a rare bright spot in a series of turbulent years, but it couldn't mask the fact that Chelsea were far from the standards of a domestic title contender. In the summer of 2025, manager Enzo Maresca was given an additional €339 million to rebuild the squad, but lackluster draws against Crystal Palace and Brentford, or defeats against Bayern Munich, exposed a harsh reality: massive spending doesn't equate to long-term competitiveness.
The helplessness in the Premier League stems not only from tactical issues but also reflects a lack of direction at the top level. Chelsea may win on a few glorious European nights, but they cannot maintain consistency throughout the grueling 38-round season.
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Chelsea may have won the Champions League, but they are still struggling in the Premier League. |
While Chelsea at least have the glimmer of hope of winning the 2021 Champions League, Manchester United are in a much bleaker situation. Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, the Red Devils have not won the Premier League title even once, despite spending nearly €1.78 billion on the transfer market.
The FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and the 2017 Europa League title were merely temporary painkillers for a colossal team that was gradually losing its identity. Each managerial era – from David Moyes, Louis Van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Erik ten Hag, and now Ruben Amorim – began with hope, but quickly sank into disappointment.
Amorim received substantial backing with €251 million to rebuild this summer. However, his team has only won 1 out of 5 matches and was eliminated from the League Cup by Grimsby Town.
A series of mistakes have shaken the manager's position after just a few months. Behind the huge spending lies an inability to build a long-term philosophy, and that makes Man Utd look more like a "fallen big club" than a genuine title contender.
When money can't buy a throne
Looking at the data from the last 10 years, the paradox becomes even clearer. Chelsea finished 4th and Man Utd 6th in terms of total points in the Premier League, but both spent more than almost every other team.
Tottenham, despite spending €1.24 billion less than Chelsea, were only 8 points behind during the same period. Liverpool and Arsenal, with their disciplined spending strategies, long-term vision, and player development capabilities, have pulled far ahead of both "big clubs" in terms of wealth.
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MU is mired in chaos. |
Manchester City is the only exception, where massive financial resources are combined with a clear governance system and philosophy. Man City's six league titles in the last 10 years prove one thing: money can buy success, but only when it's spent wisely.
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Man Utd's "cost per point" has consistently been unusually high, far exceeding the league average. This is stark evidence that they are spending far more than they are earning.
Manchester United can still be proud of their past European triumphs. Chelsea also once made the entire continent bow in admiration with their Champions League victory. But times have changed: the Premier League is the most brutal benchmark, and it is on that front that both have completely failed.
The clash at Old Trafford in the fifth round of the Premier League at 11:30 PM on September 20th is therefore more than just a three-point match. It reflects the current state of both teams: once dominant giants now struggling to prove they are still a force to be reckoned with.
To escape the shadow of failure, they need more than blockbuster deals. They need consistency, a clear philosophy, and a long-term project – things that money alone cannot buy.
Source: https://znews.vn/chelsea-man-utd-bi-kich-cua-su-lang-phi-post1586894.html
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