The atmosphere surrounding Manchester City reached a fever pitch as the season approached its conclusion. City overtook the Bees at the top of the Second Division, becoming the talk of local fans in recent days.
Rumors are also swirling around Manchester City.
The problem is that the rumors aren't about how City set a record with an impossible 16-match winning streak, but rather about several of their key players becoming targets for other clubs.
Second Division Table:
1. Manchester City – 83 Points
2. Brentford – 82 Points
3. Bristol Rovers – 79 Points
4. Birmingham City – 77 Points
5. Wycombe Wanderers – 76 Points
6. Blackpool – 75 Points
7. Bradford City – 74 Points
Amid media speculation, O'Neill urged the players to stay silent and focus solely on the upcoming match.
During this period, no one on the team gave interviews, met with fans, or engaged in any media-related activities.
