I believe, as I did last season, that if we are still in touch at Christmas we will win the league. No one finishes a season better than City and we have the best squad. Grealish will be crucially important in breaking down packed defences. In recent years we have started to revert to misdirected crosses into the box against ultra defensive teams. Without a big striker that is a stupid tactic.
The left side of our defence will continue to be targeted by fast counter-attacking sides. We can probably counter that by playing five at the back in certain matches. A back three of Stones, Dias, and Laporte, will keep most teams out. Not having Mendy will also help us.