Manchester United have replaced Bayern Munich as the most popular team online in China, according to a new report.
The sixth edition of the Red Card, which analyses the influence of 53 European clubs on China's social media platforms, has Arsenal and Liverpool joint third with Manchester City fifth.
The German Bundesliga remains the most influential league online.
United forward Wayne Rooney, who has been linked with a move to China, also features in the top five, along with Old Trafford team-mate Anthony Martial.
Real's Wales international Gareth Bale is third, but Lionel Messi is a notable absentee. The Barcelona forward does not have a social media presence in China.
"The Bundesliga clubs are far more active. The German league tells its clubs what to do, whereas the respective Premier League clubs are in control of what they do."
Regarding United's ascent to the top for the first time since the report began, Hornby said: "There was a gap between following and engagement.
"United were the most followed, but Bayern were a country mile ahead regarding activity online. But United have taken big strides with fan events and a tour last year."
>Yurogooks sold their soul for fake Chinese money
>we're 6th but we have more likes on facebook
kys my man
They're both still filthy rich. Who cares
>>74354844
So you're proud of now being the biggest letdown to the most people on earth??
>GERMANS
>>74354877
>>74354900
>>74354871
u jelly
>>74354925
>top 4 and EL title
>let down
>china
wow it's fucking nothing
>>74355001
their league is literally more valueable then yours. they have more viewers, better star players, more money, and pay higher wages/transfer fees. sure they have no world cups but neither do you
>>74355052
>>74355052
REKT
>United fan here
Feels good to be the best.
RIP chelshit
>>74354844
ME RIKEY VERY MUCH