In every sense of the word
We have a more illustrious history but that's all it is history, would you say Preston North End are bigger than Man City?
They have
More money
Bigger & better squad
Bigger and better stadium
Bigger fan base
Bigger wage budget
Bigger world wide appeal
Bigger commercially
Play on a bigger stage ( CL, something we will never do)
More prospect of winning trophies
Can attract players we can only dream about