There were no 'happy flowers' at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, although there were a lot of happy faces. City regularly make a habit of applauding their travelling support after away games, win or lose, although the full-time show of strength in front of the away section at Arsenal felt different.
There was a look of determination on the faces of the City squad who had just moved back into top spot, and a sense that a big win had been earned by a collective performance.
Kevin De Bruyne hailed the 'aggressive' second-half performance, and Pep Guardiola said his team are built as a 'crazy team'.
Ruben Dias said 'this means everything to us,' while Erling Haaland simply tweeted: "Together. ALWAYS." ALSO READ: De Bruyne explains Guardiola's half time changes that inspired Arsenal win Only one month ago, Guardiola launched his extraordinary attack on his own club for being too comfortable, too complacent with winning, challenging his players, fans and even his board to demand more of each other.