On Sunday night, Manchester City's clash with Middlesbrough marked the seventh fixture of the Premier League round — and easily one of the most talked-about. But before kickoff, it wasn't tactics or team selection dominating the headlines — it was City's recent off-field activities.
Just a day before the match, reports surfaced that several first-team players were seen enjoying a relaxed party. According to sources and circulating photos, the celebration appeared harmless — yet it quickly became the focus of British media coverage.
In this hectic period of the Premier League season, paparazzi reportedly caught glimpses of the event at the stadium, sparking a wave of speculation and chatter throughout the league.
During an interview after the match against Middlesbrough, O'Neil addressed the rumors calmly when asked to confirm the story. Though he didn't deny that a gathering had taken place, he emphasized that the team remained fully focused on their campaign.
