Carragher shakes up football's history with his controversial omission of Ferguson from the list of elite managers who revolutionized the sport"

Controversial pundit Jamie Carragher has caused a stir in the football world by omitting Sir Alex Ferguson's name from his elite list of managers who have changed football. The former Liverpool defender's comments came as Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are on course to achieve a historic treble this season, a feat not achieved by an English team since Ferguson's Manchester United in the 1998/99 season. City dispatched title rivals Arsenal with a resounding 4-1 victory, leaving them only two points behind league leaders Liverpool with two games in hand. They are also in the UEFA Champions League semi-final and have a daunting fixture against holders Real Madrid. If they manage to overcome the Spanish giants, one of Inter Milan or AC Milan awaits them in the final. The prospect of a treble has put City's dominance into the debate of the greatest team ever, and Carragher's comments have added fuel to the fire of the topic. In a tweet, the pundit listed Arrigo Sacchi's AC Milan, Johan Cruyff's Barcelona, Pep Guardiola's Barcelona, Rinus Michels' Ajax and Pep's Manchester City in waiting. He then asked his followers if City wins the Champions League or the treble, will his era at the Etihad join one of the great teams to have changed football. However, Carragher's omission of Ferguson's treble-winning team caused widespread controversy, with many questioning why they were not included on the list. Manchester United fans and former players, including Gary Neville, were quick to defend the team's inclusion on the list, with Neville arguing that Ferguson's team had a lasting impact on football. Despite Neville's defense, Carragher stuck to his guns, claiming that Ferguson's team did not influence European football's next generation of managers or tactics. The debate continues to rage on, with many fans and pundits divided on the issue. Looking at City's dominance this season, it is clear that Guardiola has built a formidable team that has the potential to go down in history as one of the greatest. With a league title, domestic cup, and European trophy all within reach, it is hard to argue against their inclusion on Carragher's list. However, it is also clear that Ferguson's team of '98/'99 had a significant impact on football, not just in England but across Europe. The team's style of play and tactical innovations have been emulated by many coaches since, and their treble-winning achievement remains a benchmark for success in football. As the debate rages on, it is clear that both Guardiola's City and Ferguson's United have a rightful place in the conversation about the greatest teams in football history. Whether one team is superior to the other is a matter of opinion, but it is hard to argue against their collective achievements and lasting impact on the sport. Send a message.