Pep Guardiola fielded a strong line-up in the third-round win at Swindon but whatever team City send out this weekend will be expected to dispose of the best team in the Championship. You have possession all season and you go to City and they have the ball. ‘I felt I started the season quite well and you then hope for a run (of games) in the Premier League. Reflecting on the five permanent and two caretaker bosses he has played under, Cairney says: ‘The eight seasons have been rapid. The Fulham man simply doesn’t see how you can separate what it involves being a professional footballer from the rest of your life.

Source: Metro February 05, 2022 15:37 UTC