I don't get why people feel the need to slag one off, just because they find one of them more likeable than the other.
I think Noel gets favoured because he's more well spoken and has a sense of humour. Liam normally seems a bit serious and moody. I prefer Noel but each to their own. I also feel like, for a long time Noel was encouraged to carry to City flag, to turn around now things are good at City and criticise him for it, would be poor form.
Neither or them are "using" City and never have either. They are both famous enough off their own backs to never have to, ridiculous shout that.