One swing of the boot. Not left, the right. One big old swing and Erling Haaland is back. Back in the goals, back maniacally storming towards a baying corner of the Etihad Stadium like none of this had ever happened before. Back to further lift City’s latest title defence.
And how they required his intervention. Manchester City had not managed a shot on target all afternoon with 19 minutes left, Everton playing well and becoming increasingly comfortable with buying time.
One man down injured, two men down injured, impatience in the stands.