Just for fun what if K League 1 were English Premier League clubs? Who would they be?
For this post I’ll be using the current 2018 K League 1 clubs & the 2017/18 Premier league clubs. Based on status, support base, history and personal opinion based on 9 years following the K League and much longer the premier league. I’ll try and explain my decision in a sentence (or two).
– To point out this is my personal opinion, please feel free to comment below if you feel differently –
What If K League 1 clubs were English Premier League clubs?
Jeonbuk Hyundai = Manchester City
The biggest club in the league in terms of money and sometimes unbeatable.
FC Seoul = Manchester United
A team with the history and fan base, but at the moment have fallen on hard times.
Suwon Bluewings = Chelsea FC
At one point both Samsung sponsored and play in Blue. But big successful sides as well.
Jeju United = Newcastle United
Based a little out of the way, but a strong history.
Ulsan Hyundai = Everton FC
Sometimes punch above their weight, but for some reason you want them to succeed.
Pohang Steelers = Liverpool FC
A tight intimate stadium with a loyal fanbase.
Gangwon FC = Leicester City
They have deep pockets and a nice stadium (Gangwon last season), but lack the cutting edge these days (more Leicester).
Gyeongnam FC = Burnley FC
Based in the working class city and somehow holding their own in the top division.
Jeonnam Dragons = Southampton
Southern club who’ve been a constant mid-table side for years, but recently have dropped into the danger zone.
Incheon United = Swansea City
A beautiful stadium but no money. Yet still somehow survive year in year out.
Sangju Sangmu = Stoke City
Good players one season, but next they are gone.
Daegu FC = West Brom
Often saved by an unexpected manager, but this season it looks like the money isn’t there.
Finally
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