A Tale of Two Threepeats: Manchester United and Manchester City

Merely a few months ago, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City became the second club in England to win three straight Premier League titles. The only other side to achieve such a feat was their crosstown rivals, Manchester United, who did it not once but twice during the tenure of Sir Alex Ferguson.

In this YouTube video, I explore the different elements that made these special achievements possible.


From the incredible players who etched their names in football history:



To the influential managers who orchestrated it all: 


We explore the similarities and differences between the two teams from a variety of angles.


Hope you enjoy! More to come soon.

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