One match post-collapse and it's a respectable performance so far. But the pressure is now off, of course. Still, I suppose they could have packed it in, but instead they look sharper than a pretty miserable bunch of chavs.

Must be fairly obvious how much more forward thinking the team is once you don't have to carry Partey. Think Trossard is a bit of a luxury, far too intricate when simplicity would be fine. The number 20 (don't know his name) is doing well, covering well, making himself available and looking up the field rather than behind him. That Kiwor bloke looks a big step up from Holding, much more commanding when the ball comes into the box.

Xhaka makes a difference.

Need to see a few more games before it's possible to tell if this is same old or genuine improvement. Mentally I mean, because obviously they are a better team now. Such a shame they choked so hard every time city were due. Should have ignored them completely rather than constantly look over their shoulders.