The stakes were high as Manchester City fans dutifully travelled down to Wembley on May 30 1999. There was not just a much-needed promotion to win, but they had just put up with four days of jubilant Manchester United fans rubbing in their greatest achievement. United had won the Champions League final in Barcelona to complete a historic treble, their 13th trophy in seven years. They emulated United's treble last season and won a league, Super Cup and Club World Cup 'treble' this season. Imagine telling him that when he was celebrating promotion to the second tier while United were parading the Champions League trophy through Manchester 25 years ago.

Source: Express May 30, 2024 05:27 UTC