Manchester City have made their worst start to a Premier League season since 2008-09, with the club sacking Mark Hughes in the December of that campaign to make way for Roberto Mancini’s arrival.
Expectations were high at the Etihad Stadium 12 years ago, with Sheikh Mansour having taken control of the club in September of that year.
His billions were immediately put to good use, with a stunning transfer deal completed for Brazil international forward Robinho.
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Hughes, a Manchester United legend from his playing days, was the man charged with the task of generating positive results.