City's demolition once again sent shockwaves through the Second Division, leaving clubs like Birmingham City and Brentford visibly shaken.
Birmingham had already served as the first warning. Some still believed their collapse had been a one-off—chalked up to the pressure of leading the table or simply being caught off guard. But after City's recent 5–0 obliteration of Swansea, that narrative was quickly unraveling.
Now, fans, pundits, and media alike were scrambling for answers.
Tabloids ran wild with headlines. On talk shows, ex-players debated. And in pubs, online forums, and radio call-ins across the country, one question echoed:
[...Are Manchester City too good for this league?...]
What happened to Manchester City? How did their performance suddenly transform—especially with the season nearing its end?
Just months ago, they were mid-table, plagued with inconsistency, injuries, and questions surrounding management. But now?
