Ballard is a big miss. I watched them against Leeds and they were quite easy to cut open through the middle.
I'm a little more relaxed knowing they will be missing a few and expect us to win comfortably.
It ain't even started yet, that's the long and short of it, eh?
Situations change, when teams are fighting for their lives or Europe, it changes the playing field.
The World Cup this summer will also impact mindsets of certain players.
I once scored from the halfway line against Wilbraham.
It was for Claremont in primary and I used to love scoring on their pitch on Hart Road/Platt Lane.
I'm more convinced by winning games at Palace, Forest and hopefully Sunderland, than I am beating Aston Villa at home.
That's where the hard yards are.
I expect City to win our remaining home games if we beat Chelsea on Sunday.
Clubs have been given permission to speak to him about a January move.
I'm told he was very up for a City deal.
I just can't imagine United, Spurs or Arsenal being there.
Liverpool would be the only threat and, even then, let's see if they have the cash for a signing they would prefer to wait...