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My first game of the season ... have I missed anything?

Nice article - very much my city era - Norman, Marwood, Roberts, Mcclaren et al

If we say the following is the first choice (though I agree with folk we should look at finding a slot for Snodgrass) then its instructive to look at the second XI: McGregor Odubajo Dawson Davies Robertson Elmo Huddlestone Diame Maloney Akpom Hernandez Jako Taylor Macguire Bruce Townsend...

Fair enough comment though if Jelavic or Hernandez doesn't start then you've got £6m+ sitting on the bench :emoticon-0100-smile

I understand the desire to see Dame start but at this early stage of his city career he may be better used as an impact player from the bench till he gets up to speed. I'd go with: McGregor Elmo Mcshane Bruce Dawson Robertson Meyler Livermore Brady Ramirez Jelavic With Hernandez and dame on...

Could be hoping to catch Man City on the break, however Huddlestone will put paid to that idea - he's guaranteed to slow any breakaway.

Very sensible - win or draw would be a bonus. A result is no crucial injuries before the run of winnable games starting with Villa on Tuesday.

Without wanting to be too pessimistic, we don't expect to win or even draw. Given the early part of the season coming away with no injuries would be a result. With that in mind, rest Jelavic, Robertson, Ramirez and others for the arguably more important Villa game on Tuesday. Something like...