Never doubted Edin.
Knew what he did at Wolfsburg and I knew what Mancini bought when he signed him, hearing he's lost 1 and a half stone over pre season and looks in good shape.
Never doubted Mancini (Think he came a few months late to be honest, never liked Hughes being brutally honest). Knew his pedigree, I knew Dzeko's pedigree and I have one question...
Where is Shearer/Ignorant British pundits/journalists who slagged off Dzeko last season?
They're the same people praising him tomorrow that's a guarantee.
And as for hearing some United fans say we will fall away etc etc, god knows what would happen if our starting lineup had a go at that Arsenal XI today at Eastlands. I'm thinking it would be more than 8...
Aguero/Nasri settling in well and a little mention for my favourite guy at the minute, Savic!
The kids eager and talented, he just looks solid and full of energy. His skills on and off the ball are superb (To work with) I can't remember him losing the ball in any of his sub appearances...
Kompany/Richards/Clichy/Kola/Zaba all doing brilliantly and with Kolo (I thought he was superb before the ban) coming back things are looking solid at the back. I didn't mention Joleon because...Well I'm not a fan and think he's an average CB who's fairly solid.
Still think Mancini is in the market for Cerci on the wing, he's burned his bridges with Dalla Valle at Fiorentina so I am thinking he is the loan signing or a permanent deal if Fiorentina accept City's 6m pounds terms.
Special mention to Mario for sitting on the bench and actually smiling, Carlos...Well Carlos, I wish you the best but I wouldn't pick you over Dzeko/Aguero at the minute.
And as for another of my favourite players Yaya, again, you were sublime. He's still gearing up, always been a slow starter in a season since his days at Barce. Silva's looking amazing as he did all last season.
And I tell you something, United/Chelsea would kill for one of Nasri/Silva/Yaya at the minute I can tell you that much.
Comparing City's lineup to United's?
The only United player I would put in is Vidic over Lescott and maybe Anderson for Barry.
Rate United's goalkeeper as well, think he's a world class goalie.
Missed anyone?
Oh Barry, solid as always.
Best quote of the week:
Branca (Inter director) before the Champions League draw: ''Who do we want? Anyone but City. They have fantastic players and can outpower us with their physical style, they could bully us with their height and strength.''
Branca post draw: ''We will face anyone, we are happy to face anyone as we can beat any team in Europe.''
Hmmmmm.
Great performance, Spurs didn't play THAT badly either so I wouldn't blame them too much (Pundits).
Support from the City faithful was brilliant as always as well, just a brilliant result. Alot more credible than beating Arsene Wenger's kids at home to be honest.