Cesc Fabregas knows a thing or two about successful teams and the trios they are built around.
After leaving Arsenal for Barcelona in 2011, the Spaniard made up a midfield which also included Xavi and Andres Iniesta. In front of that triumvirate was a front-three comprised of Lionel Messi, David Villa and Pedro.
And asked about his toughest opponent during his time in English football, it was another trio, this time the Manchester United triple threat of Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez.