It was no secret that Manchester City effectively had two squads at their disposal. And thanks to a few sneaky paparazzi who managed to infiltrate Maine Road during yesterday's session, the media had already begun spinning their narrative.
Headlines confidently claimed that City would field a younger, second-string lineup against Leeds, citing "exclusive footage" and insider observations as their evidence. It was as if Manchester City were underestimating him—and George Graham wasn't about to take that lightly.
Graham didn't need much convincing. The photos splashed across the back pages showed a handful of unfamiliar faces receiving extended attention from the coaching staff.
The signs were clear: City were underestimating Leeds. And that was just the opening he needed.
This led George Graham to launch a scathing tirade against Manchester City just a day before the match, accusing them of arrogance and disrespect for underestimating Leeds United.
