Boisterous away fans love to mock a quiet atmosphere by chanting "Is this a library?". But on Sunday at a solemn Goodison Park while on their way to victory over Everton, Manchester City's visiting supporters began chanting "Is this the Etihad?".
The atmosphere at the Etihad - or 'the Emptyhad', as Manchester United fans like to refer to it - has become so widely derided over the years that now even City fans are laughing at it, albeit with their tongues firmly planted in their cheeks.
But despite years of criticism about wavering attendances and a lack of noise, sometimes from Pep Guardiola himself, City have quietly turned their home ground into a hugely intimidating stadium for visitors. This season, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, RB Leipzig, Manchester United and Arsenal have all felt the might of Fortress Etihad, where City have won their last 15 matches in all competitions.
After holding Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw last week at Santiago Bernabeu, City are feeling confident that they can finally get one over the aristocrats of European football. And looking at the Etihad Stadium, you can see why Jack Grealish declared last week that they feel "unstoppable" at home...