We might have, who knows, but Watford coming out with a renewed purpose in the 2nd half also contributed to our quieter 10-15 minutes imo. The fact is, we took our chances and the good fortune we generated through our excellent play, and won the match handsomely. I find it amusing that some in the press have sought to start introducing the hypotheticals into our deserved victory as a way to mitigate our solid start.
I've read this morning that our start is the worst after 5 games in 3 years! Lol :-)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-4898372/Man-City-look-real-deal-s-worst-start-2014.html
Then I read that Gary 'Ratboy' Neville had said that our good start was only down to us not really playing anyone yet (Liverpool)? I found it hard to believe he actually said that in isolation, until I read the full article on Sky Sports where he said essentially the same about ManUre too which I wholly agree with. The chances are that our squads' shortcomings will hamper us at some point, & it's how we cope that will determine how this season pans out.
If we're to play with 2 strikers, it means an injury to one will mean we have to revert to plan b. BUT, this means we cannot to continue to rinse the one remaining striker on his own in every match. Pep has already said that Sterling can be a striker in reserve & I thought Sane was excellent as a second striker against Liverpool & his 2 goal salvo proved this. In this respect, we have strength in depth because of our players' ability to play in multiple positions.
I honestly think that Mangala, Delph, Danilo & Yaya will become crucial to us when the season starts to bite, but plugging these gaps in our squad must be a priority in January and next summer, so we have proper cover and don't have to start trying to squeeze square pegs into round holes.