The 1995-96 campaign delivered one of the most infamously chaotic and dramatic relegations in Manchester City's history as The Citizens finished 18th in the Premier League. The season was defined by a desperate, final-day struggle against Liverpool at Maine Road, where a crippling mix-up saw players mistakenly told a 2-2 draw was enough for survival, leading midfielder Steve Lomas to waste time near the corner flag when they desperately needed a winner. This heartbreaking error, despite the brilliant flair of maestro Georgi Kinkladze and the nine crucial league goals from cult hero Uwe Rösler, condemned them to the drop on goal difference after seven years in the top flight. It was an unforgettable, painful chapter that marked the beginning of a decade of struggle for the club.