Nicholas: I worry that after this poor and insipid performance, we will finish our season with a whimper rather than a roar. To have come so far and miss out on an FA Cup final, and possibly Europe, would be a harsh kick in the teeth for a team that have played well for much of the season. We simply weren't up for the occasion and bottled it.

Man City won't declare this campaign a success, but they can still win an FA Cup and a spot in next season's Champions League, which is something worth smiling about.