That sentiment extends past our European duties, with a giant fixture now rolling into view: a gathering with our crosstown rivals Manchester Metropolis on the Etihad Stadium this Sunday (15 December, kick-off 16:30).
“You recognize what it means to play a Manchester derby. You know the way a lot it means for the town, for our followers.
“So now we have to do every thing we are able to to win that recreation as a result of, like I stated in Europa League, it is the identical within the league, we’re not within the place we wish to be, we want factors, we have to win.
“And for us, clearly, it is Manchester Metropolis, it is a Manchester derby, nevertheless it’s only one extra recreation that we wish to, and now we have to, win.”