There were goosebumps when the Wurzels echoed around Ashton Gate as supporters swung their complimentary scarves around their heads in unison.
It wasn't to be in the end but it was a special night and one that felt synonymous with the position and feel-good factor surrounding the club at the moment.
"Twelve games unbeaten, I’m sorry we break that record…" were the words from Pep Guardiola in his post-match interview before praising the spirit shown by Nigel Pearson's side who stood up to the task against a star-studded opposition. Man City knew they were in a game and for 74 minutes, the underdogs were very much in the contest.
