Manchester City chief Brian Marwood feels they're making great progress this season.

While Marwood knows full well there is plenty more football to be played, everyone at City feels things are moving in the right direction.

"Anybody would want that sort of points return from the games we have played, but we are also realistic enough to know the season is still very early. There will be many twists and turns before we reach May," he said.

"We have definitely seen a progression of the team and the squad.

"It takes time for players to adapt, but we feel now the squad is very close and together, the performances have reflected that."