The boss fielded questions ahead of our New Year’s Day trip to Sunderland, kicking off at 20:00 (UK) at the Stadium of Light.
It comes just a few weeks on from the reverse fixture, when Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and Phil Foden got the goals at the Etihad.
Sunderland v City | Match preview
City go into the game second in the Premier League, five points back from leaders Arsenal with a game in hand.
Meanwhile, Regis Le Bris’ side are enjoying a stunning first campaign back in the top-flight since 2016/17. They are currently seventh with 28 points from 18 games.
Before their relegation, City had a strong recent record at the Stadium of Light - winning our last three Premier League trips there.
To preview the game, the boss faced media in Manchester on New Year’s Eve.
Watch at the top of the page...
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