It will be interesting to see how ManU line up. Yes, their DNA says they'll run out expecting to win. They need three points badly from this game, but realistically, they're not catching Arsenal or us for fourth. And there's dissension aplenty within their ranks, suggesting they're not up for a grind to even hold onto a Europa League placing. But bringing an 'A' game for a Champions League encounter? You betcha. Might be an audition for a transfer to another big club.
Their DNA also says they'll want to advance in CL play, where their arch rivals Liverpool and MancCity are already through to the final eight. They're home to a mildly resurgent Atletico Madrid - just beat Betis to go fourth - on Tuesday night. It's a huge game for them after earning a 1-1 away draw. They'll need to have all their best players ready for this. Do they want to risk being at less than their best? Go through on Tuesday and you might get Ajax or Benfica - Lille even - from the final eight draw.
Ronaldo, Shaw, Varane and Cavani all sat out of the derby at City with debatable excuses and they got thumped with the palpable lapse in play late on suggesting the rest of the squad were already in rest-up mode.
Another game with an early goal for us would be great - cue the 'It's too soon' mutterings - but just grinding out a frustrating scoreless draw until the final quarter of the match would be fine as well - cue the 'Now's the right time' mutterings.