From the Guardian · · 1m 20s
Manchester City Box-Office in Charge-Rage Era
Manchester City become unexpected box-office stars amid financial chaos and defiance.
In brief
Manchester City become unexpected box-office stars amid financial chaos and defiance. Manchester City's defiant performance against PSG in the Champions League highlights their sudden prominence in a turbulent football landscape. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Etihad Stadium Febrile Before Kick-Off
The Etihad Stadium was a febrile place before kick-off, with smoke, fury and a crackle in the air.
City's First Home Game After Verdict
Two weeks on, this was Manchester City’s first home game since the verdict dropped, the irrefutable body of evidence was refuted.
PSG's Brilliant Performance
PSG were brilliant early on, with Luis Enrique up on his feet in rumpled black tracksuit bottoms and hoodie.
Désiré Doué's Sublime Play
Désiré Doué was sublime on the left, gliding about like a squirrel on a branch.
City's Defiant Fanbase
City’s fans gave everything against superior opponents, shifting from sullen to angry to jubilant defiance.
PSG as Oil State Glove Puppets
PSG are a kind of twin entity in all this, oil state glove puppets twice punished for cheating financial rules.
Manchester City's Defiance
Manchester City embrace the darkness, smear and accuse, saying the real cheat is the rules.
The Stolen Glory Years
The Etihad was a febrile place with a pointedly heartwarming club heritage video showing local people happy and real.
The one thing
Manchester City's defiant performance against PSG in the Champions League highlights their sudden prominence in a turbulent football landscape.
