Manchester United might be fifth in the Premier League - but they top a European table of 40 clubs for the highest percentage of homegrown players in their squad.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's playing staff boast a table-topping 40.7 per cent of homegrown talent ahead of second placed Atletico Bilbao, who only play Basque-born stars, on 37.5 per cent.
And they leave cross-town rivals City trailing in 40th spot on just 12.5 per cent with boss Pep Guardiola putting an emphasis on tried and trusted older players as he chases trophies.
United even left Jurgen Klopp's Premier League champions-elect Liverpool trailing in 32nd place on 15.4 per cent. After United, Chelsea were the next best English club on the list - compiled by Sports Advisory and
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