'One game from immortality' - Alan Shearer leads reaction as City claim second leg of treble with FA Cup win

Manchester City took another huge step towards the Treble on Saturday afternoon with a 2-1 win over city rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup at Wembley. That victory, inspired by two Ilkay Gundogan's goals, gave City the FA Cup alongside the Premier League title that they successfully defended this season. Ad With next Saturday's UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan looming, City now stand an excellent chance of becoming just the second English team to win the Treble.

The Emirates FA CupGundogan double secures FA Cup, keeps City’s Treble dream alive4 HOURS AGO Only United, back in 1999, have managed to claim all three major titles in the same season but City now stand on the verge of joining that most elite of groups. Pundit Alan Shearer summed up the stakes after City's victory at Wembley towards the end of the BBC's coverage. He said: «It's one game from immortality for these Manchester City boys.

The fans of Manchester City football club will remember them for years to come. They are on the verge of an incredible achievement.» Shearer also took to Twitter to add his voice to a chorus of frustration at the awarding of a penalty to United for a handball by Jack Grealish. Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton took the case for City's place in history even further than Shearer.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, he said: «This team has strength and depth. They have that belief. This is a side that we will look back at as one of the greatest ever teams.