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Arsenal vs City: Historic Quadruple Race Heats Up

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For the first time in English football history, Arsenal and Manchester City are both chasing the elusive Quadruple in March. The two Premier League giants remain in contention for all four major trophies - the league title, FA Cup, EFL Cup, and Champions League - with their paths set to collide in the EFL Cup final later this month.

Both clubs are locked in a tight Premier League title race while progressing in European competition. Arsenal face League One's Mansfield Town in the FA Cup fifth round, while City travel to Newcastle United. The Champions League draw ensures the league's top two can only meet in the May final if both advance. This unprecedented situation has sparked debate about English football's most ambitious achievement.

Scottish club Celtic achieved this feat in 1966-67, and several English teams have come close. Manchester United and City's Treble-winning seasons both ended in League Cup quarter-final exits. Liverpool's 2021-22 campaign came closest, finishing one point behind City in the league and losing the Champions League final six days later. Chelsea also contended for four trophies that season but fell short in multiple competitions.