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I'll take a scrappy one nil win now please. Scuffed shot, credited as an OG. They all count. Three points and we turn the screw on the other teams by a quarter turn.

I think today will suit Erling. I'm expecting quite a physical game and space to open up for Bobb and Rico later on.

My prediction. City 2-1: Haaland - Salah - Foden.

Bearing in mind the potential for the City bus to get attacked again, the bus should be given a police escort, with police motorcyclists riding ahead blocking off junctions to ensure it doesn't get held up along the way.

It's important that Rico gets some game time. He needs to keep developing. It's still not absolutely clear what his best position is. Credit to the player who, like Phil, will adapt to wherever he's told to play.

I hope Bobb and Nunes can both get at least an hour, and Gomez and Rico 30 minutes as a minimum.

The title may come down to who has the best game management. Happy for us to win all our remaining games 1 nil. We've shown in past seasons that we can always find a way no matter what the challenges. I think that for the remainder of this season we'll show our ability to see out games and...

I hear what you're saying about getting a replacement for Phillips before we sell him, but I'd sell him anyway. It just doesn't feel right not playing him. It's felt like cruelty at times. I know he's paid a fortune but it's a short career and the bloke has been left to rot on the bench.

Yes, I thought that. He looked pale like he'd caught a bug. There's a lot of it about. Must really affect a top class athlete if you're feeling ill.

I'd give Jack a start over Duku to keep both players sharp for Chelsea. Rest Haaland and Kyle too. Other than that go strong and sub players from 60 minutes on.

Pep sounding quietly relaxed and focused at the press conference. That sort of vibe builds confidence and belief and settles everyone's nerves. Feeling good about this one.

Trying to look for a silver lining: I'm thinking Rhodri would have probably been rested for the Newcastle match. And Kalvin needs a run of games if he is to maintain his levels and be as effective as possible when called upon. Hope he smashes it given this opportunity.

I think we're going to need legs more than ever in this game, after the midweek fixture. Pep may surprise us, and play Haaland alone up front and 5 across the middle. Rico Lewis wide right to advance when in possession and take some of the overlapping responsibilities off Kyle. Or share them.

I think this is an important fixture and cup simply because it's a pretty exclusive membership. As such, few clubs will be able to put the winners cup on their trophy wall. We're now matching and bettering the achievements of all of our main rivals. Let's put a big tick against the Super Cup and...

Just getting used to not seeing both Gundo and Mahrez in the match day squad. Whether they started or were a sub their presence added a certain gravitas. The squad feels slightly light, but that's just my readjustment that's needed to the changing team. New and existing players will grow into...