Chris in London
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LJ75 said:1. v QPR
2. v Stoke FA CUP final
3. v United when anything but a win meant we had no chance for the title.
Again, from the MC brand perspective, globally. Imagine an undecided potential supporter in Taiwan. I am not sure FA Cup win vs Stoke can even compare to a potential 3-0 win vs Barca, and the way that would resonate in the footballing world.
Maybe, maybe not.
But when we beat the rags 1-0 a couple of seasons ago it was basically City v United for the title decider - whoever won was very likely to go on over the following two games to win the league.
If the press reports of viewing figures are to be believed, something like 650 million people watched that game, from South America to New Zealand. A Manchester Derby with the title of the most avidly followed league in the world at stake.
That was a fairly big deal.
(And, in case it's an omen, we fucking well stuffed 'em :))