- City could feasibly emulate their rivals’ 1999 trophy haul
- Rivals will meet in FA Cup final if United beat Brighton
Pep Guardiola joked that Manchester United fans should not be scared of Manchester City emulating their team by claiming the treble because of their neighbourly spirit.
The champions beat Sheffield United 3-0 at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final courtesy of a Riyad Mahrez hat-trick, the first at this stage for 65 years. In the 3 June showpiece City will meet the victor of Sunday’s semi-final between Manchester United and Brighton. If Guardiola’s side win the final and all of their remaining Premier League matches, beat Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final and whoever of Milan and Internazionale reaches the final, they will become only the second side to claim the treble.
