As Manuel Pellegrini’s side fell six points behind league leaders Leicester with a 1-3 defeat at the Etihad, these were the best Man City jokes.
Two goals from Robert Huth and a stunner from Riyad Mahrez handed the visiting Foxes a famous victory, one which has seen them emerge as the bookies’ title favourites for the first time.
With their more illustrious rivals now languishing in 4th after Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Bournemouth, there was no shortage of Man City jokes…
Mahrez and Kante leaving the Etihad like…
— 90min (@90min_Football) February 6, 2016
Nice of Manchester City fans to show support for Liverpool by also walking out after 77 minutes.
— Martin McConachie (@OldlandGlover) February 6, 2016
Pellegrini doesn't look very happy.. pic.twitter.com/ISiOWoanLN
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) February 6, 2016
This is the point when Man City turn off Football Manager & reload the saved game. 0-3
— Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) February 6, 2016
Yaya Toure for Man City. pic.twitter.com/Azm7d6w7zg
— Not Match of the Day (@NOT_MOTD) February 7, 2016
Let's see Guardiola bring Messi to Man City with him, and still get done by Robert f*cking Huth.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) February 6, 2016
Guardiola on his way to Manchester City like https://t.co/2y0Oj0xErJ
— Juan Mata (@JuanMataTouch) February 6, 2016
It was nice of Leicester to let a minnow like Man City get that late goal so the home fans had something to cheer for.
— Thomas Floyd (@thomasfloyd10) February 6, 2016
Manchester City pic.twitter.com/SLJEHV0ZGr
— Patrick (Pa) Ward (@Pa_Ward1) February 6, 2016
I've just seen Wes Morgan waltz past three Manchester City players, convinced this season is fake and I'm just dreaming.
— Liam (@OffsideLiam) February 6, 2016
GOAL: Manchester City 0 – 3 Leicester City. Robert Huth again. #MCFC #LCFC pic.twitter.com/2DNsroUK4r
— Football__Tweet (@Football__Tweet) February 6, 2016
Maybe too much Chinese food for Man City players yesterday MC 1 – 3 LEI
— Jim White (@JimWhite) February 6, 2016
Pellegrini waking up like this today pic.twitter.com/kVikZhssJX
— CheekySport (@CheekySport) February 7, 2016