The difference is we are looking good in the FA cup and a real opportunity to win the Champions League. I would much rather have that then 2nd place. I am not saying Man Utd shouldn't enjoy their season. I think both teams have reason to feel good about the season. I get more excited about trophies than the 2-4th place finishes. There is only one PL winner and the rest lost it.
Love how the Chelsea fans are getting ahead of themselves. Second leg of the semi still to come in a delicately poised 1-1 but everyone thinks they will win the cup.
On the wider debate re seasons, United clearly have had the better season but will have nothing to show for it if we don't win the EL. A 2nd place finish isn't worth remembering, regardless of what Jose had to say when he managed it. This will be our best season since SAF retired and that's about it. (I don't think Jose's comparable season was as good because of the dire football and the cracks he was creating with the fans.
If Chelsea win the CL, then they would have definitely had the best second half to the season (even better than City). But the end result is still a 25% outcome. Should be debated only once they have won it.
For now, it's equally possible Chelsea may not win CL and finish out of the top 4 as well.