The Manchester City fans couldn't help but revel at the sight of the team that has done more than anyone to thwart their questionable domestic domination of recent years hitting a rough patch.
"You're getting sacked in the morning!" chanted the gleeful Etihad crowd as Liverpool were sent tumbling to a dire defeat that has cast further doubt over their Champions League qualification aspirations.
They were, of course, referring to Jurgen Klopp, whose agitated demeanour on the touchline - even if it didn't stretch as far as telling the opposing players how good Liverpool's goal was - reflected the calamity that was unfolding in front of his disbelieving eyes.
