As the minutes ticked away, so the numbers grew more remarkable. Two hours since Ederson made a save in Champions League football, ten hours since Manchester City conceded a goal.
And, of course, 19 wins and counting. It is West Ham up next. Capable side, West Ham. Nobody gives them a prayer, of course.
Borussia Moenchengladbach were dispatched here by a Manchester City team on auto-pilot with Kevin De Bruyne, their most creative player, no more than an interested observer.
Into his place stepped Joao Cancelo, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden – take your pick really.