With City chasing a treble, there have been inevitable comparisons with the United side of 1999. Inevitably there’s a romanticised look back to Fergie’s team, with it viewed as a purely footballing triumph, while City’s bid is often viewed as something more. A state backed, money no object, inevitable conquest played out on an uneven playing field. Guardiola may be a great coach, but his triumphs come with the asterisk of money (or Messi).
Back in 1999, City and United were in different financial worlds, but what about United and their rivals for trophies? A quick look at the Deloitte Money League comparing then and now makes for interesting viewing.
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The main takeaways from our games against Club América and Bayern Munich. Most improved player: Jack Grealish – So much more involved and looking a lot happier now we have strikers to pass to. Still a foul magnet, he should be wearing Balotelli’s “Why Always Me” shirt.
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Winning a football match isn’t just about scoring goals, it’s also about not conceding them. Similarly a transfer window isn’t just about who you bring in, it’s also about who leaves. Find out why City have cause for concern this summer.
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It’s Madrid again in the Champions League, with a single goal advantage going into the second leg. Against Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium, there was the feeling we’d done the hard part by getting ahead at the Etihad. It turned out the hard part was yet to come.
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