“It’s a Bigger Achievement” – Arsenal Legend Claims Manchester City’s Treble Win Under Pep Guardiola Is ‘Bigger Than’ Manchester United’s Feat in 1999

It was a night to remember for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola. The Premier League giants finally won their first-ever UEFA Champions League. The English club lifted the trophy after beating Italian giants Inter Milan in Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul. The whole soccer world went into a frenzy to see the emphatic match yesterday.

They have managed to write their names in the history books, as many can’t yet get over their silverware win. While the whole soccer world continues to talk about the emphatic match, an Arsenal legend has made a huge claim about their win.

Arsenal legend makes huge Manchester City claim

Manchester City finally ended their season with a treble. The Cityzens managed to win all the domestic cups and a European Cup. In fact, they have equaled the record of their arch-rivals, Manchester United. The Red Devils also won the historic treble under Sir Alex Ferguson in 1999.

While both are significant achievements, before the match, Arsenal legend Paul Merson made a huge claim. He said if Man City won the treble by winning the UCL, then they would eclipse United’s 1999 treble win. “This would be bigger than the Man Utd one in my opinion,” he said on Sky Sports.

“I saw the other day Gary Neville’s combined team and only three City players got in. If only three of them get in, that means it’s a bigger achievement to manage it,” he added. Merson suggests that even by looking at Neville’s best XI, three City players got in. Hence, he believes it is a big achievement for them.

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Indeed, it is a huge claim from the former Gunners star. Either way, it is a brilliant victory for Pep Guardiola, who managed to clinch his second-ever treble.

Pep Guardiola has done it again

Guardiola has written his name in the Hall of Fame of soccer coaches. The Spanish coach created history by winning two European trebles. In fact, it’s quite noteworthy that he did it with two different teams. After winning his first treble in 2008 with FC Barcelona, the Spaniard managed to get his second with Manchester City.

This record perfectly boosts his CV. Earlier, he was significantly close to winning the treble with the Cityzens, but fate didn’t allow him to, as he saw constant upsets in the Champions League. However, last night, luck was with them, as the only strike from Rodri was enough to end their season in a perfect way.

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Be that as it may, this is pure dominance from Guardiola, and we may see some more of it in the upcoming seasons. Nevertheless, for now, they’ll be looking to pop champagne and party like there’s no tomorrow.