Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes his side are being singled out for the same special attention by Barclays Premier League rivals that Manchester United have been so used to down the years.
City secured top spot on Christmas Day for the first time since 1929 thanks to their 3-0 win over Stoke at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
However, the first 20 minutes were a real struggle as Stoke strung four big men across the back and sat their midfield virtually on top of them.
