Manchester United and rivals Manchester City have been showing strong performances in this campaign and both are still in the race for multiple trophies. Let’s have a look at where both Manchester clubs currently stand to win an unprecedented treble this season.
Manchester United or Manchester City: Who Is More Likely to Win the Treble?
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Where Manchester United Stand Right Now
Manchester United have shown massive improvement this season after the appointment of Dutch coach Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils ended their six-year trophy drought by winning the EFL Cup on February 26, beating Newcastle United 2-0 in the final. Ten Hag’s team have also qualified for the FA Cup quarterfinal after defeating West Ham United 5-1 in the fifth round.
In the Premier League, Manchester United are currently in third place with 49 points. They are 14 points behind first-place Arsenal with a game in hand. United have an outside chance of winning the league, although their recent 7-0 defeat to Liverpool has made that far less likely.
However, the Red Devils also have the potential to win the UEFA Europa League and, having already knocked fellow contenders Barcelona out of the competition, are in a strong position to do so.
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Overall, Manchester United are considered one of the favourites to win the Europa League and the FA Cup. They have an outside chance in the Premier League but will have to rely on Arsenal and Manchester City having nightmare ends to the season to achieve success in that regard.
Where Manchester City Stand Right Now
Manchester City have struggled to show their usual dominating performances in the ongoing season. They were knocked out of the EFL Cup after losing 2-0 to Southampton in the quarter-finals and, therefore, have to win their three remaining competitions to achieve the treble.
Pep Guardiola’s team secured a place in the FA Cup quarter-final after defeating Bristol City 3-0 in the fifth round. Whilst, in the Premier League, Manchester City are currently in second place with 58 points. They are very much in the race for the league title with table-topper Arsenal, especially given the fact that they will welcome the Gunners to the Etihad later in the season.
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The Citizens are considered one of the hot favourites for this year’s UEFA Champions League. However, winning the tournament will be extremely difficult and Guardiola’s side will have to navigate many of Europe’s best teams to lift the coveted trophy.
Key Remaining Fixtures for Both Clubs
As the season is nearing its end, the remaining domestic league matches become critical for the teams vying for the championship. Here is the upcoming key Premier League matches for both clubs:
Manchester United
vs Brighton (TBC)
vs Newcastle (2nd April)
vs Brentford (6th April)
vs Chelsea (22nd April)
vs Tottenham (28th April)
vs Fulham (28th May)
Manchester City
vs Liverpool (1st April)
vs Brighton (23rd April)
vs Arsenal (27th April)
vs Fulham (30th April)
vs Chelsea (20th May)
vs Brentford (28th May)
In other competitions, Manchester United and Manchester City will face Fulham on March 19 and Burnley on March 18, respectively, in their FA Cup quarter-final fixtures. In the Champions League, The blue side of Manchester will host RB Leipzig on March 15 in the second leg of their Round of 16 clash. On the other hand, Manchester United will play Real Betis in the Round of 16 of the Europa League. The two legs will be held on March 10 and 16, respectively.
Verdict
Winning the treble in a season is not an easy feat to achieve and teams are rarely seen pulling off the accomplishment. With that being said, Manchester United have already claimed the EFL Trophy and currently have the edge over Manchester City in their quest for the treble for that reason.
