What happened: Marc Stein recalled the second Manchester City match he attended in person as the night Uwe Rösler scored inside a minute. The early breakthrough came in a 4-1 League Cup defeat at Lincoln that unraveled fast after City's bright start.
Why it matters: The scoreline remains a shorthand for one of the sharper cup stings of that era for Manchester City. Rösler's instant goal only sharpened the contrast, turning an opening burst into a result supporters still remember three decades later.
By the numbers: Rösler scored in the opening minute, yet Manchester City lost by three goals; the attendance was 7,598 at Sincil Bank.
What to watch: Watch for any club or broadcast anniversary features that revisit the tie and Rösler's role in its opening moment.