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Tom Canton

Man Utd angst, Guardiola exit - 3 reasons Arsenal hoped Man City would win the Champions League

Manchester City beat Inter Milan in the Champions League final. It crowned their season in which they already won both the Premier League and FA Cup with a staggering third trophy, completing the treble.

From an Arsenal perspective, it is never enjoyable to watch anyone other than the Gunners win things, as is the nature of competitive sport. However, there are a number of factors which perhaps make it easier to the point that the Gunners might secretly even be okay with their title rivals lifting their third trophy of their season.

football.london takes a look at the three reasons why Arsenal might have hoped Man City were crowned European champions. With the reasons ranging from a potential managerial departure to a simple lack of care.

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