There's only three fan bases that give a shit about being a big club. That's Liverpool, United and Arsenal. When their club legends speak they are quick to point out that they're a big club. Their fans believe it's their god given right to be successful. That such things should be awarded by historical right and not on merit. To prove the point Tony Adams did it yesterday like it means something. It doesn't mean anything.
Then they turn around and void their statement with their own bullshit. Adams claimed yesterday Arsenal spent £200 million to compete with us, which is a moronic statement, and they've spent a lot more then that when you research it. Is it poor little Arsenal competing against big bad City? Or are Arsenal the big club spending like a big club? They can't be both. But they'll gladly play into both narratives to suit themselves.
As for City being a big club it means nothing to me. I support Manchester City cause I love the club not cause they are big, small or whatever. Success comes and goes but my love for City doesn't. The size and the success of the club won't change it.