I partly agree with Rahart. The timing of their loss isn't brilliant. I would have liked them to lose earlier. They'll be licking their wounds and, as if pride isn't enough motivation for winning the derby, they have this loss as extra motivation to win.
But that doesn't mean we should start moaning and pissing ourselves in fear. Our squad is more than capable of dealing with those half-witted dirty cheating bastards. We know they'll be giving 110% to beat us, so we have to be 120% prepared.
I agree, our defence has been looking slack because we thought we were having it easy. But Villa and Brum were wake-up calls, and I guarantee you our defense is slacking off because we haven't been motivated as hard to defend better. Come derby day, no further motivation is necessary.
Have some faith, Rahart. If you always fear the worst, you'll never enjoy anything ever.