Boundaries

Kasey Palmer in action for Town Under 23s against Barnsley on Monday. Tomorrow he could get the nod against Manchester City at the John Smith’s. Picture: Simon Morley we can be successful. We will try everything.”

Town drew 0-0 at home with City last season in the FA Cup, before losing the replay at the Etihad. Wagner says that has no real influence on tomorrow’s Sky televised clash.

“I don’t think Manchester City this season to Manchester City last season are comparable, but we are still excited,” said Wagner.

“I only like to prepare my team as best I can.

“What Manchester City have done so far this season is breathtaking – whether they can go all season I hope not because they play us (in the next game)!

“We know everything about City. There will be no surprises. Now we have to handle and manage their strengths – so hopefully we can put our idea onto the grass.

“Our next two games (Manchester City and Arsenal) sound like the Champions League instead of the Premier League, but these are the games we look forward to. We are very excited.”

Wagner has again called on the fans to be Town’s 12th man.

“We will make sure we are totally focused on ourselves,” he said.

“To be honest, with the supporters behind us, we have every reason to be confident.

“The supporters are our small advantage for the game.”

Kasey Palmer is back in contention, having missed out because of a hamstring injury since the fourth match of the campaign.

“I will judge Kasey Palmer on what he does in training now, and how quickly he can come back to his best level – but he has missed a big part of football,” explained Wagner, who has Phil Billing and Michael Hefele back in training.

“Kasey Palmer is a very big talent and I am very happy he is back with us in full training.”