But watching Manchester City complete the Treble in Istanbul made me think about some of the best sides I have covered.
City’s feat in becoming only the second English men’s team to win the perfect Treble of the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup is confirmation they must be ranked among the greats.
Erling Haaland’s goals and power provided a significant point of difference but there was brilliance in every position delivered by the likes of Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Jack Grealish and many more.
The first 45 minutes of their 4-0 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg was one of the most exhilarating exhibitions I have ever seen.
There will be the inevitable questions about the Premier League charging City with 115 breaches of financial regulations – allegations the club fiercely deny and will fight strenuously – but, judged in the football context, they are a quite magnificent football team.
So who are the other greatest men’s sides I have seen in my career? This proved too hard to whittle down into one article, so I have only covered the years I have worked for the BBC.
See what you think of my picks and let me know who the greatest side is that you have had the pleasure of watching by using the form at the bottom of this page.
Source: BBC
