Psychology Today | 23.10.2026 23:25
The pleasure I feel from the potential demise of Manchester City feels chemical, not dissimilar to a party drug. It is a feeling that is very familiar; I also felt it deeply when I saw Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes getting sent off against my team, Wolves, on Sky Sports on Boxing Day in 2024. His clear distress—I’m sure he was actually crying—was a little festive pleasure for all the family.
