[betterthanbaird]

I've seen mixed messages about possible injuries to defenders, so it's hard to guess an exact team. Brunt Left-back, Chester and Dawson will both probably start, I'm not sure which will be where tho. Hopefully Olsson won't start unless it's necessary. Yacob Fletcher centre mid, Mclean and McMan on the wings but I wouldn't mind if Morrison plays instead of one. Berahino off Lambert, I'm not sure how fully match fit Lambert is because he's had some pre season with Liverpool but he didn't play loads and then he had a game for us. If he isn't ready to start then put Morrison off Berahino.

Gnabry isn't available for this game cos we signed him too late but we still have plenty of pace to counter City (it's nice to be able to say that). I think we have a chance of taking something and it's far from a foregone conclusion but I wouldn't be rushing to put money on us given our recent record against City.

Hopefully we'll be able to emulate this performance https://youtu.be/FYpYdMKZpo0

Also I'm sure some of you noticed today on the opening titles of MOTD they showed Laurie Cunnigham's albion sticker and a clip of the Cyrille Regis goal of the season against Norwich. We're massive.