Man City vs Man Utd comparison: How Pep’s treble winners match up to Fergie’s class of 1999
Manchester City emulated Manchester United’s 1999 trophy treble with victory in the Champions League final against Inter Milan. Having seen off United at Wembley to add the FA Cup to their Premier League title, City’s 1-0 victory over Inter Milan means they have matched the feat previously only achieved in English football by their cross-city rivals.
Man City vs Inter Milan: City can conquer Europe at last
The missing piece in the Manchester City jigsaw can be added when Pep Guardiola’s team face Inter Milan in the 2023 Champions League final in Istanbul. City have been the dominant force in English football for the last decade and have won the Premier League and FA Cup double this season but they are yet to conquer Europe, with this being only their second appearance in the final.
Route to the final: How Man City made it to Istanbul
Manchester City take on Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Istanbul on Saturday and head into the game as clear favourites. They could hardly have been more impressive in reaching the showpiece occasion for a second time as we look back at the Man City Champions League results on their route to the final.
Treble winners: Where could Manchester City rank among Europe’s greatest teams?
Manchester City are bidding to become only the 10th Treble winners in football history by securing league, cup and European Cup triumphs in the same season. We have delved into the history books to compare Pep Guardiola’s side to past all-conquering teams.
The greatest managers in British football
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are on the verge of winning the treble of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in one season. Conquering Europe has been the one achievement missing from Guardiola’s record during his time at the Etihad Stadium and Champions League glory would mean he can undoubtedly be classed as one of the greatest managers in British football.
Man City vs Real Madrid: City firm favourites for Champions League revenge
Manchester City and Real Madrid fought out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday. They now head to the Etihad for the second leg on May 17 with all to play for and a thriller could be in store.
Analysis of Newcastle’s top-four bid
Newcastle’s bid for Champions League qualification has struck a blow for the Premier League hopefuls battling to break the domination of England’s ‘big six’ sides. Only once since Everton’s fourth-placed finish in 2004-05 has a club other than Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal or Tottenham occupied one of the top-four places at the end of the season.
Bayern Munich vs Man City: Second-leg stalemate appeals
Manchester City are in pole position to reach the Champions League semi-finals after last week’s emphatic 3-0 win over Bayern Munich. The German giants played well enough in the first half at Etihad Stadium, but then crumbled after the break and are now 12/1 outsiders to progress.
Inter Milan vs Benfica: Nerazzurri have too much nous
Inter Milan look to be in total control of their Champions League quarter-final tie with Benfica following last week’s 2-0 win in Lisbon. The Nerazzurri just seemed to have too much nous for their highly-rated, but inexperienced opponents during that first-leg encounter.
Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Whites are clear form pick again
Chelsea have a mountain to climb when facing Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie at Stamford Bridge. The Blues must overcome a 2-0 deficit against the holders but have gone six games without a win in this competition and the Premier League.
Napoli vs AC Milan: Gli Azzurri to overturn deficit
Napoli have work to do after losing 1-0 to AC Milan at the San Siro in this all-Italian Champions League quarter-final clash. However, Gli Azzurri were the better team for large parts of that opening leg and will have star striker Victor Osimhen available this time.
Everything you need to know about the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League quarter-finals
The quarter-final draws for the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League have been made. We have previewed each tie and analysed past results in a comprehensive guide of what to expect from now until the trophies are handed out.
Real Madrid vs Liverpool prediction: Whites may be distracted
Liverpool need a miracle to overturn a 5-2 first-leg deficit against Real Madrid but could salvage some pride with a win in Spain. The Whites don’t need to do anything silly if falling behind and may have one eye on Sunday’s El Clasico clash with La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Napoli vs Eintracht Frankfurt prediction: Hosts to ease through
Napoli are in pole position to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time after beating Eintracht 2-0 in Frankfurt. The German outfit will also be without star striker Randal Kolo Muani in the second leg due to suspension and we’re not expecting any drama in Italy.