Man Utd, Liverpool most successful clubs in English football history

- Manchester United are the most successful club in England ahead of Liverpool

- United won the Europa League and League Cup last season under Jose Mourinho

- Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Aston Villa are among England's most successful clubs

Liverpool have been overtaken as the most successful club in England after Manchester United won the League Cup and Europa League last season.

The Red Devils have won 42 major titles one ahead of the Anfield side who have 41 in total.

Manchester United lift the Europa League

Manchester United's dominance in the English football for last two decades aided their trophy haul winning 13 league titles, 2 Champions League and a few other domestic crowns.

The only major trophies on this list are Division 1 titles, FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League, UEFA Cup and FIFA Club World Cup).

NAIJ.com takes a look at top 20 English clubs according to major titles

1. Manchester United (42) 20 League Titles, 12 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 3 Champions League, 1 Europa League, 1 FIFA Club WC

2. Liverpool (41) 18 League Titles, 7 FA Cups, 8 League Cups, 5 European Title, 3 UEFA Cups

3. Arsenal (30) 13 League Titles, 13 FA Cups, 2 League Cups, 2 UEFA Cups

4. Chelsea (22) 6 League Titles, 7 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 1 European Title., 3 UEFA Cups

5. Aston Villa (20) 7 League Titles, 7 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 1 European Title

6. Everton (15) 9 League Titles, 5 FA Cups, 1 UEFA Cups

7. Tottenham (17) 2 League Titles, 8 FA Cups, 4 League Cups, 3 UEFA Cups

8. Man City (13) 4 League, 5 FA Cups, 3 League Cups, 1 UEFA Cup

9. Newcastle Utd (11) 4 League, 6 FA Cups, 1 UEFA Cup

10. Sunderland (8) 6 League Titles, 2 FA Cups

11. Blackburn (10) 3 League Titles, 6 FA Cups, 1 league Cup

12. Wolverhampton (9) 3 League Titles, 4 FA Cups, 2 League Cups

13. Nottingham Forest (9) 1 League Title, 2 FA Cup, 4 League Cups, 2 European Title

14. Sheffield Wed (8) 4 League Titles, 1 FA Cup, 3 League Cup

15. Leeds United (7) 3 League Title, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup, 2 UEFA Cup

16. West Brom (7) 1 League, 5 FA Cups, 1 League Cup

17. Huddersfield (4) 3 League titles, 1 FA Cup

18. Sheffield United (5) 1 League title, 4 FA Cup

19. Portsmouth (4) 2 League titles, 2 FA Cup

20. Preston (4) 2 League titles, 2 FA Cup

However if the trophy list is expanded to the likes of community shield and the UEFA Super Cup, United out-scores Liverpool with 69-60 titles.