Man City players ready for treble

Kevin De Bruyne, John Stones, and Ilkay Gundogan all aspire to win the treble after beating Man Utd in the FA Cup final.

The 2-1 victory at Wembley on June 3rd helped Man City complete a domestic double and continue their ambition to win a treble – something no English club has achieved since Man Utd in the 1998-1999 season. After winning the Premier League and the FA Cup, the blue half of Manchester is just one match away from making history – the Champions League final against Inter in Istanbul, Turkey on June 10th.

"I don't feel any pressure," De Bruyne replied when asked about the possibility of winning the treble with Man City. "We've had a fantastic season and we'll try to be as ready as possible for another great game in Istanbul. This has been an incredible season and hopefully we can make it even better."

De Bruyne (right) as teammate Gundogan lifts the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium on June 3. Photo: Sun

Similarly, Stones believes Man City are just one game away from their dream and need to focus. "The whole team showed a fantastic mentality, focusing solely on the FA Cup final and not thinking about anything else. Now we've overcome this hurdle and overcome this obstacle. Hopefully, Man City will win the treble," the English center-back added.

Yesterday, Gundogan was the hero for Man City, scoring two goals at the start of each half, while Man Utd only managed one goal thanks to a penalty from Bruno Fernandes. Stones expressed pride that Man City overcame their city rivals in the emotional derby to win the title, and also praised Gundogan for always shining in important matches.

Key events of the Man Utd 1-2 Man City match.

Gundogan emphasized that the Champions League final against Inter was the most special match of his career. The German midfielder considered Inter a tough opponent, but affirmed that he would not shy away from difficult challenges and was confident that he and Man City could win the treble.

"This is my seventh year at Man City, and I've never been with a club for this long," Gundogan added, speaking about his journey at the Etihad. "It shows how much I love the club, how much I feel appreciated by the fans and my teammates. It's a great honor to be a part of this club, to work with Guardiola and his coaching staff."

Meanwhile, Guardiola felt "honored" to have the opportunity to win the treble and wanted his players to focus and play in their usual style against Inter. "We will go to Istanbul aiming for victory, everyone knows that," the Spanish coach confidently stated. "We have won the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the League Cup, but we must win the Champions League for this team to be recognized. We've had exciting journeys, but we still missed out on the Champions League. We have to take responsibility and win this missing title."

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