"What happened at Maine Road is history"
"Nobody likes losing matches and it wasn't just losing to City that hurt but it
was the way we lost. But we've had our fair share of derby victories down the
years so when they have one you just have to hold your hands up and say
they deserved it on the day."
"It is no use going on and on about it. It's happened, it has gone and now we
have to move on."
"Sunday is a different day entirely and we have to concentrate on it to gain
three points to help us in the title race and not for what happened in
November."
"Our away form is getting better. But we know we are in a position where we
can't afford any slip-ups. It puts pressure on us but I think top players seem to
enjoy that. They like it when you are on the edge."
"Maybe we are better when we are walking that tightrope. It's not just
footballers but you look at any top sports people and you have to rise to the
occasion. We respond to that."
"Our away form had to improve. A few months ago we realised we were
getting further and further away from Arsenal. We also knew that if you want
to win championships then you can't rely solely on your home form."