Unai Emery is keen to keep a lid on expectations but Aston Villa have enjoyed a remarkable transformation under the Spaniard.
Leon Bailey scored a late winner against Pep Guardiola's side at Villa Park on Wednesday night to record their third win in four games and move them above Man City and into third in the Premier League table.
It continues an amazing season that has already seen them beat Chelsea and Tottenham and they will be seen as serious contenders to claim a place in Europe's elite should they continue their upward trajectory.