At the final whistle, Manchester City's players were all smiles. The victory felt even sweeter given that they had just beaten Manchester United.
The first three rounds of the English league season had come to an end. That same night, Mourinho gathered the entire squad at the team's training facility.
The meeting took place in what was usually a serious tactical room. But tonight, the atmosphere was completely different. Mourinho and his coaching staff were dressed in suits, yet they looked relaxed, laughing and joking among themselves.
The players arrived one after another, each with their own style. It was summer, after all, so most of them showed up in casual clothes. A few of the younger players, however—Carrick, Hargreaves, and Drogba—had dressed a little more formally.
The moment Drogba walked into the room, the players broke into applause. He had been the one to score against Manchester United, making his performance even more special.
