By the time John Stones got to celebrate his goal just before half-time, he was a good fifty yards away from where he had scored it. These are the days of VAR, when even landmark moments are not quite what they used to be.
At least the technology got it right this time. Stones was indeed onside as he headed City’s second goal at the far post, played on by the depth of Ben White’s suntan.
This was Stones third goal of the season and a second in successive home games for a central defender reinvented and reinvigorated by his manager at the age of almost 29.