FOOTBALL rivalries come in all shapes and sizes.
Whether that be banter down the pub or in the office, family feuds or a war of words over social media.
Fans debated who had the best matchday song between Man Utd and LeedsCredit: The Sun
The debate comes before Man Utd and Leeds face off on MondayCredit: The Sun
However, one place fans truly get to go toe to toe with one another is when it comes to singing in the stadium on a matchday.
And in the latest episode of Cross The Line, bought to you by Sun Vegas, we asked nine fans who they believed had the best matchday song between and , ahead of the two clubs meeting on Monday evening.
The Red Devils are looking to secure , while the Whites are fighting for their place in the Premier League.
Both will be desperate for the three points in the clash, and most importantly, win bragging rights in this historic English football rivalry.
The atmosphere can play a huge part in that, even from before kick-off.
Man Utd fan Dev FC and Leeds fan Lewis Deighton squared off on our Cross The Line debate.
Dev kicked off the debate by arguing he had not heard many Leeds songs, before adding there were two numbers sung at every matchday – one about former Leeds man – and also that Man Utd had taken the second half of Leeds’ name.
The third point made was about original songs, with Dev bringing up Take Me Home United Road and Leeds’ song Marching On Together.
Lewis countered by saying: “It’s [United road] not original is it? You have just reworded it, use that. You do not have an original anthem.
“Marching on Together is arguably the best football anthem in English football.”
Dev asked Lewis to sing it, while the seven fans around the circle, all of whom had crossed to Lewis’ side, also asked for it.
Sheffield Wednesday fan Dan Fudge moved back to Dev’s side, saying the ending “ruined it”, before Dev was asked to reciprocate the act, prompting a few boos from those on the other side.
Dev then had a go at the and songs, though Lewis stood up to defend the “unreal” anthem that is the Iron’s signature song.
Tottenham fan Henry Wright interjected by talking about the “Glory, glory Man Utd” song, saying it was taken from Spurs.
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Lewis continued by arguing that Marching on Together was a more recognisable chant than anything Man Utd had, while Dev clapped back by saying Glory Glory Man Utd was more iconic.
However, all the fellow supporters on Cross The Line ultimately agreed with Lewis.
West Ham fan Stevo admitted he had not heard the Leeds song, but said “United, United, United” was terrible, and told fans to come down to the London Stadium to hear proper songs.
Spurs fans Henry added: “The Leeds United song was more iconic, I wanted him to sing the Georgie Best song which is the only song anyone really knows.
“And all they do, every song, is Glory, Glory – the first team to win the double in 1961 and they stole it from us – and let’s be honest, their songs are pretty boring as well.”
This week’s episode also saw a debate around who had the better 2000/01 team between Man Utd and Leeds.
Stevo and Arsenal fan Dan Potts also argued about whether ‘s career highlight would be the he won with West Ham before joining the Gunners.
To see those debates, watch the video at the top of this story or go to The Sun Sport YouTube channel.
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