Over the weekend I saw a lot on social media comparing Drogba and Aguero's stats: Drogba 254 games, 104 goals
Aguero 151 games, 105 goals.
Most neutrals that were commenting were saying they preferred Drogba to Aguero. I appreciate it is social media and to take those things with a pinch of salt but as you have mentioned, we have won a lot in the last 5 years and also have the best record for finishing in the top 2. For no one connected to City to have won any of the big prizes, or at least be nominated is a disgrace and quite frankly it points to something more sinister at play.
I like Quinn and having met him and discussed City with him not long ago I have no doubt he's still got a lot of time for the club and the fans. But that "stardust" comment does highlight the difference in the coverage united have received over their summer spending compared to ours. There seems to be this glorification of united's latest overhaul. They've got the special one (only available because he got sacked by Chelsea), they've re-signed the world's most expensive player (who they sold for a nominal fee only a few years earlier) oh and they've signed Zlatan (a 35 year old, blocking Rashford's game time) yet somehow the money in all this plays second to the "Manchester United" myth, that this is all great for the game. City on the other hand continue to be labelled big spending etc and whilst Pep has received a lot of attention, there is an undercurrent of a willingness for him to fail. Not many pundits praised the win against Stoke, instead preferring to talk about the result being flattering. While the wankfest over united's Friday night game was quite sickening.
The contrast in attitudes towards City as opposed to other clubs is frustrating, but it's something we are used to and even if the media coverage or individual accolades don't acknowledge City it is an incredible time to be a blue and the football we play is a joy to watch. Without going all Keegan I will love it if Aguero hits 25+ goals this season and we win the league. It may not be what the pundits want but it will do for me!
