Juanma Lillo's comment on the size of the Manchester City squad takes on particular significance this week
The Blues still top the Premier League table yet defeat to Wolves coming after their Carabao Cup exit has put some added focus on two much more difficult fixtures. A trip to RB Leipzig to determine who gets early control of the Champions League group is followed by a visit to the Emirates for their first contest with title contenders Arsenal.
Arsenal is more important than Leipzig in terms of setting the mood in which Pep Guardiola will enter the latest pause. Victory over Mikel Arteta's men would not only reinforce City as the team to beat in England but also take three precious points off a rival knowing how important these matches proved to be last season.
What is most important, more than the result, is that City do not suffer any more injuries or suspensions as a result of Wednesday's game. Rodri's red card cost City at Wolves, while a sending-off for Walker against Leipzig a few years ago infuriated his manager because of the consequences for the knockout stages.
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