UPDATED: 06:45 EST, 25 April 2013 Birmingham City might have just lost their Premier League name to sour opponents United, nonetheless it appears the blue half the area still have anything to lord over their Red competitors. In 2011, both clubs paraded a trophy through the streets of Manchester, with City featuring their FA Cup to the supporters and United proudly carrying their 19th League name through the streets on an open-top bus tour. But in accordance with figures obtained by the Manchester Evening News, five times more City fans proved than United fans inside their respective parades. Proud: Town strikers Carlos Tevez and Edin Dzeko (left) show off the FA Cup outside Manchester Town Hall More than 60,000 City supporters turned up to see Vincent Kompany, Carlos Tevez and Yaya Toure hold their first major trophy in 35 years, according to police. But a police briefing later calculated United only was able to attract around 12,000 supporters for the party of the success six days after Cityas celebration. City and United fans may regularly squabble over which club delivers more supporters in the city, and this research adds weight to the Blues supporters' discussion. Well supported: City supporters turned out in their thousands to celebrate the club's first prize in 35 years Kicking on: City created on the FA Cup achievement by winning the Premier League the following year But United supporters might have been asked to keep inside as the trophy was taken by their players around the town, as the ceremony was tarnished by dismal weather. The City participants were bathed in sunlight because they twisted around the streets on the double-decker bus. The Reds were defeated in the Champions League closing by Barcelona two days before their morning march, which may likewise have had some bearing on the attendance figures. Temperature worries: A potential reason for United's low attendance was the flowing Manchester rain Dampened spirits? Rio Ferdinand (heart) is apparently happy enough with how many fans In the report obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, 30,000-40,000 City supporters lined the streets to see their people, having an additional 30,000 inside the ground for the free party night. The police operation covering the United celebration was named Govan, possibly after boss Sir Alex Ferguson's hometown in Scotland. City's procedure was called Gallant. There might be a of the 2011 parades in 2013 also. United have wrapped up the Premier League title following a spectacular Robin van Persie hat-trick against Aston Villa on Monday evening and, Roberto Mancini will declare his next major prize in as many times, if City beat Wigan in the FA Cup final on May 11. United can attend their 20th League prize on May possibly 13 a two days after Cityas trip to Wembley. Record breakers: Manchester United won their 19th League title in 2011 and have since attached their 20th
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