The episode with Arsenal, David Dein, and Arsène Wenger caused little disturbance for Manchester City or Richard. What truly mattered was that they secured all three points with a commanding 4–0 victory.
At the same time, many things had already happened in the Premier League, as the fixtures continued to roll on.
Manchester City successfully wrapped up their October fixtures with a perfect record, securing victories over Everton, Coventry City, and Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League, followed by a win against Bury in the second round of the League Cup.
It was a flawless October—four matches, four wins, no missteps—a month that solidified City's rhythm and reinforced Richard's grip on the squad's momentum.
