Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City are still 'far away' with less than a week to go before their competitive season kicks off but at least Riyad Mahrez is playing like a man possessed.
More accurately, the Algerian winger is playing like a man who knows £100 million Jack Grealish could well be on his way to the Etihad this week.
With Grealish - and Tottenham striker Harry Kane - still very much top of Guardiola's hit list, Mahrez could be the player to miss out if the Aston Villa man arrives.