Top stories today:

1. Late Winner at Newcastle which saw the return of KDB

2. Looking Ahead with the FA Cup game at Tottenham next week

3. Quiet January for the club with preparations under way for the summer

4. What About City? Trending online

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0. Standings, Fixtures and Statistics

1. Newcastle Game Thoughts

It finally happened. No more UFC or F1 events for Kev anymore, now it is time for football. He looked refreshed, calm and focused standing on the sideline with Pep laying out the blueprint for a City comeback.

A game which largely saw a good performance from all City players still needed individual brilliance to get the three points we deserved, despite some individual mistakes. Still, this felt like a shift in momentum for a City group that celebrated after the game as if they won another trophy. We can only imagine the boost Kev gives the groups morale, let alone the quality he bring.

• Oscar Bobb took his minutes and made them count, as we have seen many times this season. The run, touch and finish was an elegant goal even without the impact of being a last minute winner. He has the skill set to nail down a position anywhere across our front line, as City fans we should only be excited to watch him grow this season. Pushing to be a regular in 24/25.

• Rodri played one of his best games in a city shirt and in front of our eyes he is evolving to more of a box to box midfielder than a sitting six. In 2023, Rodri made 67 appearances for club & country and has won more trophies (6) than he has lost games (4). Complete.

• Momentum Gained. Crucial three points for a title race and huge for the morale in the team. Jumping on a plane shortly after to train in Abu Dubai, this will be the talk of it. Oscar Bobb Bobb Bobb.

2. FA Cup: Tottenham vs Man City Thoughts

We are yet to score a goal at their new stadium but with over nine thousand seats sold out by the away support in twenty four hours. We can only hope the performance will match the dedication of the away supporters.

• City have lost the last four away fixtures against Tottenham, failing to score a goal since they moved to the new Stadium. Alongside the goal of winning four back-to-back premier league titles, the club will dare to dream of scoring a goal at Spurs.

• With each premier league team taking a winter break between league fixtures, both will arrive with many returning players from injury along with refreshed ones from breaks. Can expect full strength line ups from both sides.

• Spurs will ideally look to have Maddison back in the line up along with Kulusevski. City still waiting on updates for Haaland, Stones and Akanji. All three not expected to play yet.

• The game should see the increase in minutes by KDB, looking at between 45 - 60. A huge opportunity for Oscar Bobb to play another ninety, building on the crucial goal against Newcastle.

Full in depth preview to follow next week.

3. I’m so Happy with my Squad

We are all too familiar with that line from Pep Guardiola in previous January windows and can expect more of the same this month.

• Kalvin Phillips move away is on the cards for this window and the next with many different clubs being linked to him in different capacities. All of which have yet to become serious options.

• CFG and MCFC have made moves for young players in this current window with Alex Alcala and Claudio Echeverri respectfully.

• Links continue to come up for the summer with City from right wingers through to midfielders.

4. What About City?

During the week which saw Everton and Nottingham Forest charged with failing P&S rules, the overwhelming narrative was centered on another club. If you look at major publications social media posts, the comments are filled with variations of that question. An insight into how we will be viewed regardless of the case outcome.

• A tremendous amount of information is flying around social media with regards to P&S rules as well as FFP. If you want to have a clear understanding then there is no one better to follow than Stefan Borson.

• The Arsenal Opinion Podcast did an episode with Stefan breaking down the various issues around FFP of late.

• Talksport invited him on with Jim White and Simon Jordan to discuss everything from City through to the charges Everton face.

• X Spaces by Stefan Borson breaking down the charges brought by the Premier League against Man City.

• Man City creator Nobbins has done an excellent breakdown video of the charges City face by the premier league.

• Ninety Three Twenty Podcast has republished an archived episode which broke down the CAS judgement at the time of it’s announcement you can find here.

5. Other Links

• Statistics and insights that you should check out on FBREF. Stay updated on the details in the teams season.

• Football Benchmark account looks at the data and analytics of football and the business side of it. Here is one post that looks at club revenues.

• American Citizen account on X gives you a clear and simple look into the tactical set up of the team.

• FIFA BEST Awards took place this week, seeing Pep Guardiola win the best coach, Ederson be named the best goalkeeper and six players from the club named in the world 11.

• You can check out a Q&A Jack Gaughan done on City here.