The Citizens are not yet the finished article and have one or two issues of their own, but their situation is far, far rosier than that of their local rival.
Is this the night City surpassed United as the top club in Manchester? Some may argue that has been the case for some time now. Some, perhaps those few at Old Trafford who are still happy with Louis van Gaal's management, may argue it will never be possible given the Red Devil's trophy haul. But the prevailing feeling, after this topsy turvy night for British football, is that City is the major player now.