Britpop culture, pixelated computer games, minimalist fashion; the 90s had everything you could ever want and more. Manchester United dominated the Premier League and their trophy-laden reign was the amalgamation of an unparalleled production line, elite management and pinpoint recruitment.
Sound familiar? Pep Guardiola has at least granted Manchester City their own comparable era and that looks set to continue for a little while yet.
It will forever be savoured in these parts as there is a close-by reminder of how football can work in cycles. ALSO READ: Guardiola tears showed how Man City will replace Omar Berrada ALSO READ: John Stones back in Man City training ahead of Tottenham While winning silverware was a regular occurence across the city, the Blues relied on two things to fly their flag during those tough early years in the Premier League era: Oasis and Georgi Kinkladze - and it will appease those who lap up nostalgia to note that their friendship has lasted to the current day when they can, finally, revel in City's dominance.
How they would have longed to be tied to such success back in the good old days. During an in-depth chat with FourFourTwo magazine, Kinkladze said: "Oasis always had my respect as they were die-hard City supporters and wouldn't miss a match unless they were on tour.