Roy Hodgson spoke in his weekly press conference earlier in the week to preview Crystal Palace's home clash with Manchester City, seeming like a positive figure in the face of one of the league's most demanding tests.
He spoke at length on the prowess of Pep Guardiola's side but also explained how his Eagles side managed to overcome them back in December, crediting hard work and clinical use of possession.
Beginning his press conference, he assessed the opposition, saying: "No team is unbeatable. No team poses a threat you couldn’t possibly deal with but everyone understands what a good side they are and their attacking talents.