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Top 10 trending clubs on Twitter in 2016, Leeds feature, Arsenal fourth again

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Manchester United and Liverpool are top along with Leicester, while Championship sides Newcastle, Aston Villa and Leeds feature.

2016 has been a huge year for football, with Leicester City pulling off the greatest upset in the history of the Premier League.

The calendar year has seen fans engaging more than ever on social media, and Twitter have compiled a breakdown of the top 10 clubs to trend over the past 11 and a bit months.

Leicester City's Danny Drinkwater, Jamie Vardy and Robert Huth with the trophy on the bus during the paradeLeicester City’s Danny Drinkwater, Jamie Vardy and Robert Huth with the trophy on the bus during the parade

The list includes seven Premier League clubs and three Championship teams, two of which were relegated from the top flight in May.

Here is a look at the top 10…

10) Everton

9) Leeds United

8) Chelsea

7) Aston Villa

6) Manchester City

5) Newcastle United

4) Arsenal

3) Leicester City

2) Liverpool

1) Manchester United

New Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho poses ahead of the press conferenceNew Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho poses ahead of the press conference

Manchester United fans will be glad to see them deny Liverpool top spot – although in the Premier League table the Red Devils lag behind their bitter rivals.

Leicester’s Premier League title win was not enough to see them dominate conversation ahead of Liverpool and United, with Arsenal once again… finishing in fourth.

Relegated Newcastle and Aston Villa joined Leeds United as giants of the Championship, with Manchester City, Chelsea and Everton completing the top 10 having each appointed new managers over the past 12 months.

Manchester City manager Pep GuardiolaManchester City manager Pep Guardiola