Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City are on the cusp of immortality following their 4-1 demolition of Arsenal on Wednesday night.
Pep Guardiola's men took a huge step towards retaining their Premier League crown after two goals from Kevin De Bruyne and efforts from John Stones and Erling Haaland sealed a resounding victory over their Premier League title rivals at the Etihad Stadium.
While the Gunners still hold top spot in the table, they are just two points clear of City having played an extra two games, throwing the title initiative towards the defending champions.
Victory though also keeps alive the potential of a treble, given City face Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals and Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
The feat has only been achieved once in England by United in 1999, but Carragher believes this City team is already better than Sir Alex Ferguson's legendary side at least in terms of their style of play.
'This City side is superior to the Manchester United team that won the Treble in 1999', Carragher claimed in the Telegraph.
'There is barely any similarity in how they are going about trying to match that achievement.
'If City win the Champions League this season there will be those who believe we are watching the best English club team of all time, It would become increasingly difficult to argue against that view.'
The former Liverpool defender also believes City hold key advantages in many areas, with elite players including De Bruyne and Haaland.
But he reserved special praise for boss Guardiola who he believes in 'revolutionising' the game in two countries is arguably one of the best managers of all time.
'It is not just that City are winning. It is how they are doing it; the style, the authority, the panache and the inventiveness,' he added.
'City have the best striker in the world, the best midfielder in the world and β without question β the best manager in the world. He might be the best ever.
'Just as he did with Barcelona, Guardiola is re-imagining the game. No-one in this country can get near him or his team, his closest rivals Arsenal made to look like schoolchildren in what was supposed to be a title decider.'
City can go top for just the second time since August if they win at Fulham on Sunday as they look to benefit from their games in hand on Arsenal to take a firmer grip on the title race.
EmeraldJ
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Till Manchester City wins the treble then we can have this conversation again Carragher
Jrinhodes
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city is the best EPL team ever
bad belle
Awienyuwi
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ohh now Haaland is the best striker in the world? He said Haaland is slowing city and have putting city's title at risk
sandy73
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Forgive Jamie, i enjoyed that part.
forgive SIR JAMIEπ
Bruce2019
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most unserious argument from carrager. comparing a 1999 to a 2023 team?? many things have changed since then, the Dynamics of football has changed and the resources investment has since buldged.
cescempu
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No better than Liverpool
McForlemu
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in1999 no one expected Manu to win a treble let alone the champions league ....they were underdogs ..they were a common man's team and the impossible dream was achieved...but peps team over the years have been favourites to win the treble every year but they choke at the last hurdle...and we all know what Jamie's IQ LEVEL is when it comes to football let's forgive him as in 1999 a dreams was realised on pure footballing passion.... not by having the richest team of superstar.. that's city an army of well OILED mercenary πππ
Forgive Jamie, i enjoyed that part.
lezadilny
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Just because of hatred Jamie. Football today is not like it was in 1999. Lots have taken place. You don't need to compare an Academy based team with an oil revenue built team.
sandy73
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in1999 no one expected Manu to win a treble let alone the champions league ....they were underdogs ..they were a common man's team and the impossible dream was achieved...but peps team over the years have been favourites to win the treble every year but they choke at the last hurdle...and we all know what Jamie's IQ LEVEL is when it comes to football let's forgive him as in 1999 a dreams was realised on pure footballing passion.... not by having the richest team of superstar.. that's city an army of well OILED mercenary πππ
Bode1
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Jamie thanks the truth hurt in as much you were saying things you've observed it will always hurt those that think you weren't making any sense...I Agree with you on this, Let watch football with No hate and say how you feel
RedDevilDownUnder
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Carragher just hates United. Can djik better than vidic π and a brought team over one that was built with academy players π
jusnstz
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so mister carragher question π€ has Manchester city won the UCL,FA CUP and EPL titles for 22-23??so mr. man why not wait until it happens before u come and make a big fool of yourself
AmoGmanchester
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The defender with more own goals
Zocairsz
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Yes back then football was easy no media pressure and all
Yeah except that they actually won the treble. Win them first before talking about being a better team than them
kapedien1824
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I have a question for Jamie... Why are u speaking for other team's performances and not about your "team"π€π€
viucdelnz
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Yes back then football was easy no media pressure and all
viucdelnz
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Real Madrid dowgs you are next no more respect for them they are always negative about City now talk in their language π
fapaceins
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cause until now his team the Looserful never win treble [Crylaugh]
Agala1800
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Shh
Seal231
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I really wish I can see you in person and give you a very hot and dirty slap because you are so stupid. Clown π€‘ that played more than 800 games 3 career goals with 2 out of his 3 goals are OG. Idiots fool.
Puhcknrsuz
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The soccer pundit I have never taken serious ever.
dawaeikot
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let them first win other than that am not convinced π
Gudiest
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So Liverpool fans have decided to leave their team to start talking about man utd
lfslsgs1234
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this city team is the best ever, real Madrid is next for city to trash
What have they won to deserve to be called the best ever let them try to win a single Ucl trophy first letβs seeβ¦u knw Madrid talks on the pitch no bragging
hiabeklo
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Even the Man U of 2008 can thrash this shitty Jealousy at the highest level
this city team is the best ever, real Madrid is next for city to trash
McOBEN1992
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United won the terrible in the old days when every team hard good midfielders striker's and defenders and even top goalkeepers compared to City who using money for there success
And back then in 1999, what was Man Utd using?. Cowries and stones right, yamfuka If money can buy success, then Man Utd should be champions every yearβ¦β¦go and lick your wounds and grind your teeth as u Will witness for yourself how Man City is lifting the treble
hiabeklo
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city is the best EPL team ever
feyabcilp
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Well of course he would say City are superior to United's "Treble winners" He can't bring Liverpool into the equation can he!. He'd say Accrington Stanley are superior to United. But does anyone really take any notice of a 2nd rate has been?
lfslsgs1234
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Even the Man U of 2008 can thrash this shitty Jealousy at the highest level
anekwe
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United won the terrible in the old days when every team hard good midfielders striker's and defenders and even top goalkeepers compared to City who using money for there success
you must be joking
puhablnops
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You're talking rubish because no sane person will respect a bias and Manutd enemy like you!I
KIINGKREZZ
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Oh shame Carragher is you heart still paining cause that wasnt your treble and the sad part is you were never a city fan player or supporter i guess thats why you so happy they might won the treble
Lisiknopsz
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United won the terrible in the old days when every team hard good midfielders striker's and defenders and even top goalkeepers compared to City who using money for there success
Teeponpin
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Carragher will always jealous. Did he win treble during his time as a player.
Fidelityguy
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I know this stupid Carragher is jealous of Manchester united. U can't compare this city own to Manchester united Treble because there was a lot of serious contenter in the league then compare to now. There was best strikers, best defenders and best goalkeepers, even great Midfielders during that time compare to Overhyped players who only play for money not passion. Keep up your jealousy. Now i understand why Messi called u "Donkey"ππ
bubdenors
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this Jamie guy is terribly bitter, let shitty win the treble first before comparing them to the greats
Chocboi78
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This donkey is always a clown, Public display of jealousy by and old manπ
Bestonwizzy
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So how are we going to win against this City side in the FA Cup final?
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That is why maguire should never play again.. He is the new Phil Jones that cost us FA 2018 against Chelsea, causing a pk against Hazard... So maguire should just be shipped out of United simple.. It is not a must for him to lift the cup as a captain...
Fuhcdsy
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He would. ABU . Talks rubbish
zahhar
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lets be honest. this man city team will dominate utd 99's. and as a huge utd fan, pep is the best coach in football history. his way of playing can only be done by top players, but SAF can build a team with average players, with 2-3 world class players
Koabdimnyz
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At least that's an option hahaha but the fact is that you have never won a premier league title.
Holiness21
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So how are we going to win against this City side in the FA Cup final?
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they will get tired
olincano
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The same senseless Carragher said this same exact thing about Liverpool last season calling them the best English team ever and that they were going to win Quadruple.
behaclnrz
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wow Jamie you seriously have something against united while your liverpool won't make the top 4
jusclop
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What did he do at Barca couldnβt even play win ucl in a row
hapiklmrt
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This big mouth Carragher likes overrating anything related to England. Arsenal is not Real Madrid, wait till they face Real Madrid
always finding fault in man u he can't even mind his business n his fallen Liverpool
Mipklmnry
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Carragher and his jealousy πππ
Yonlnpst
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stupid...but they cant win the treble ...have no champions leagues to show till date
You need theseππππ
SMHellas
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Yeah good one pal