Despite not being in the Champions League this year, Manchester United fans have found a way to make the final all about them. Only one English club has ever won the treble, and that was achieved by Manchester United in 1999 under Sir Alex Ferguson’s guidance. However, on Saturday, Manchester City has the chance to remove their neighbour’s bragging rights once and for all by winning the Champions League and completing the treble. With the Premier League and the FA Cup already won, Pep Guardiola’s side only needs to beat Inter Milan, who finished third in Serie A and 18 points off title-winners Napoli, to replicate their rivals’ achievement.
Many expect this to be a straightforward victory for one of the greatest teams of the modern era, despite City’s bizarre record of Champions League failure. United fans are already getting their arguments ready in advance, with some saying that United’s treble would be more important. However, even the players responsible for delivering United’s iconic treble have been left in awe of City. Teddy Sheringham and Dwight Yorke, who played starring roles in the 1998/99 season, have both said that they wouldn’t hold it against City if they achieved the treble.
TalkSPORT host Simon Jordan believes it is only a matter of time before Guardiola’s side become the first-ever quadruple winners. He said that if this gap isn’t bridged, this side is currently the best in world football and will only continue to dominate. Therefore, Saturday won’t be the end of United’s misery. Instead of dwelling on their rival’s success, United fans should follow Sheringham and Yorke on the high road to acceptance.