10 September 1994
After their head-to-head match against Blackpool, Manchester City's performance could be described as both good and not-so-good. In their second match, City suffered a 3-0 defeat against a strong Fulham side at Craven Cottage.
Determined to bounce back in their third match, City made a statement by sweeping Notts County aside at Maine Road, demolishing them 7-1.
Ronaldo netted a hat-trick, while Solskjaer added a brace. The remaining goals came from Roberto Carlos with his signature howitzer shot and a header from Sol Campbell.
Their next fixtures began with disappointment, as a frustrated Maine Road crowd watched City stumble to a 0-0 draw against Wrexham.
Next came the League Cup, where O'Neill rested Ronaldo, Cafu, and Roberto Carlos. The match was hard-fought, but thankfully, Shaun Goater's last-minute equalizer salvaged a point for the Blues in a 1-1 draw at Plymouth.
