Michael Owen names two trophies Man City are sure to win this season

Michael Owen does not believe any team will be able to usurp Manchester City in the Premier League and Champions League this season with the FA Cup a possibility too.

The former Manchester United striker says the Treble winners’ chances in the FA Cup are more fragile due to the one-legged nature of the competition but thinks the Blues are unassailable in Europe and in the league.

Speaking to AceOdds.com [via Football 365], he said: “At the moment they’ve only won one Champions League, but they have been dominant in the league for five out the last six seasons. And to me, I can’t see how they’re not going to win everything again this season.

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“I mean, the FA Cup is the FA Cup, it is difficult to win one-off games, but I can’t see anybody close to them in the league. And I can’t see anybody that close to them in the Champions League to be honest."

City have lost their last two Premier League games but have not lost in Europe since their extra-time defeat to Real Madrid in the 2022 Champions League semi-finals. Owen backs the Blues to go all the way again this time around given the lack of elite rival competition.

He added: “I just think if it was knockout football, like one-legged stuff, then you might be able to beat them one leg. I think they could be vulnerable in a final because anyone can win one game, but over two legs can’t see any team in Europe at the moment. Who can get anywhere near them over two legs?

“Let alone Real Madrid, arguably not as good as they were last season, arguably. They’ve certainly not got a striker. Who can be like Arsenal? Probably the nearest