The 2003-04 campaign was a pivotal and tense season for Manchester City as The Citizens moved into their new home, the City of Manchester Stadium. Despite struggling to a 16th-place Premier League finish, manager Kevin Keegan's side secured their top-flight status, powered by the clinical striker Nicolas Anelka, whose 16 league goals (24 in all competitions) proved vital. This season is remembered fondly for the club's first European campaign in 24 years via the Fair Play League, and an unforgettable 4-1 demolition of rivals Manchester United at the new stadium.