Re: Manchester United Champions Thread,
I don't think this is a rare or unreasonable concept, personally. Sports is by its very nature competitive. In any match teams compete against each other, across a year they compete against all other in the league and over time they compete for records.
United's 19th English League championship is only notable above every other one because it means they are now the most successful domestic team in English league history. That strikes me as something worth celebrating. No?
Think about it. When Federer won his 15th (?) grand slam, it wasn't about that year or that tournament, it was about overtaking Sampras. If Woods sorts his life out and wins a couple more majors, it will be about him overtaking Nicholas. A better example would be if the Boston Red Sox went on a long run of World Series wins, and overtook the Yankees. It would all about them overtaking New York.
Ignoring the banter between fans (which is completely natural and fun), United should celebrate this year because of what it means in their greater history. They have now won their league more than any other team. They are the most successful British domestic club. In much the same way that Liverpool were able to say that, right up to 3 years ago.
And if you think that, should Liverpool win next year, a single Liverpool fan will fail to point out that they're level on titles with United, you're deluding yourself.