City fans united in resignation

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Seven days ago, the players, staff and supporters of Manchester City were preparing for the FA Cup final, casting gleeful glances across the city at the prospect of Manchester United entering a period of transition as Alex Ferguson announced his retirement.

A week on it is City who are in a state of flux, after a chaotic few days in which they have lost their manager, the goodwill of a large chunk of their own supporters, and the respect of many neutrals.