Lessons learned so is this the team for City

What did we learn from last night’s game with Manchester City next on the agenda?

It would be easy to get a bit carried away and start make all sorts of suggestions about the future of certain players as a result.

I’ve already seen one – that Mark Noble, who was particularly impressive – should reconsider his decision to retire.

Is he a better bet than Benrahma right now?

He certainly didn’t look his usually jovial normal self in a post match interview probably on account of knowing that he’s less than unlikely to be playing on Sunday. Understandable.

Now in his 18th season, he is bound to get more chances as the “wall of games” roll on by.

A 18th season? Hmm. I don’t think he’s the type of guy to have a change of mind so let’s hope he can keep his form and go out on a Europa Trophy winning high.

Nikola Vlasic was improved over earlier appearances but let’s wait until we see similar performances at Premier League level. Personally I expect them.

Craig Dawson worries me a tad to be honest and I believe Issa Diop did enough to earn a place at the Etihad on Sunday.

Cress will obviously be back despite an improved performance from Masuaku along with Mikey, Declan and the remaining PL players.

However, I am becoming more convinced that Manu Lanzini is becoming a better bet that Benny at the moment.

He may not be as spectacular but his work rate is impressive and and general ability is returning.

So here’s my team: Fabianski; Johnson, Diop, Zouma, Cresswell, Rice, Soucek, Lanzini, Bowen, Fornals, Antonio.