On the same page they are going to win that league by 10+ points. They are playing ridiculous right now. Add in De Bruyne (Who I believe is the best passer in the world) & Nicolas Otamendi who was one of the top 3 CBs in the world last year & they are downright scary.
I'd rather retain Nasri if possible. I'd be fine parting with Fernandinho if it meant keeping Nasri. Lopes was sold to Monaco. There's still Delph and Fernando in the mix at midfield. Bony will miss this game after cutting his leg, so I assume Sterling and Aguero will be up front.
what, if anything, the rivals do in response. Chelsea got Pedro but can use some defensive reinforcements (I wouldn't pay that much for Stones). United needs a striker and defensive reinforcements, and Arsenal needs a center back.
The defensive bedrock that was so good last season just isn't there right now. Matic doesn't look the same, Ivanovic starting to slow down (and he was never the swiftest to begin with), Cahill/Terry not looking totally right either and zouma still figuring it out.
It's concerning, may need to have an active few days coming up now
what, if anything, the rivals do in response. Chelsea got Pedro but can use some defensive reinforcements (I wouldn't pay that much for Stones). United needs a striker and defensive reinforcements, and Arsenal needs a center back.
Man U needs a goalkeeper too after they sell De Gea to Real Madrid
The press says KDB "unlikely" to play tomorrow, but I'm hoping somehow they can pull it off. The Etihad might explode.
The De Bruyne move was made with Europe in mind just as much as the Premier League
As for Liverpool they've gotten good breaks so far but will be legit if Sturridge ever returns to pair up with Benteke up front
Naval off, Nasri on. Good move given City needs to push the pace here in the second half.
It's concerning, may need to have an active few days coming up now
Man U needs a goalkeeper too after they sell De Gea to Real Madrid
And the KdB transfer for City is now official.
de Bruyne Signs for City - ( New Window )
Outside of the obvious concerns around the Giants, it's been a great week for City fans on BBI!