The 2006-07 campaign was a tough, relegation-skirting season for Manchester City as The Citizens finished a precarious 14th in the Premier League under manager Stuart Pearce. The season remains notorious in club history for the team's shocking attacking record, which included a Premier League low of just 10 home goals, suffering a goal drought at the City of Manchester Stadium that stretched from January to the final day. Leading the charge, despite the team's struggles, was the mercurial midfielder Joey Barton, whose 6 league goals proved crucial in the battle for survival. It was a chaotic year that ultimately marked the end of Stuart Pearce's tenure and preceded the pivotal takeover by Thaksin Shinawatra in the summer, foreshadowing the club's new era.