I think we can at least get a draw there this weekend.
The seasons when we were absolutely HUMILIATED by City were "2nd seasons"- when we came down from the high of the season before and were abysmal throughout, everyone looked as if they were "past it" and it was time to move them on, and we lost by massive margins to dross, etc... (That 7-2 spanking by Villa still haunts my dreams)
But yeah- that's a feature of Kloppo's teams. I don't have a problem with it, since I made peace with that a long time ago- that first "2nd Season". For me- as long as I KNOW we will be in the mix every other season, I'm happy. We have a go, then regroup the season following- setting a few embarrassing records, then have a go again the season after.
Anyway, our latest one was last season and we lost 4-1.
2022/23 - 4-1 (Lost) [Second Season Syndrome]
2021/22 - 2-2 (Drew) [Finished 2nd with 92pts]
2020/21 - 4-1 (Lost) [Second Season Syndrome]
2019/20 - 4-0 (Lost) [Champions] ----> THE ODD ONE-OUT
So yeah- Sunday's that time again. We're ready and we have points to prove. We will either draw or win... small chance of losing by a small margin though.
What do they call that shit again? "Super Sunday"?