After wrapping up the internal meeting with O'Neill and his staff, it was soon time for Manchester City's third fixture—an away match against Stoke City.
After a convincing 3–0 win over Brentford, City followed it up with another solid performance — a 2–0 victory against Barnsley.
Two games, two clean sheets, and five goals scored. The team was clicking, the confidence was growing, and suddenly, whispers of a promotion push didn't sound so far-fetched anymore.
Most football clubs in England use stadiums that were originally built in the late 19th to mid-20th century, with many constructed between the 1880s and 1930s. These stadiums have often undergone extensive renovations or complete rebuilds to meet modern standards.