Often when we talk about teams capable of going all the way in multiple competitions, we see squads with depth in all areas, a remarkable fitness and injury record, or a strong style of play.
Usually, it's a combination of all three factors, and Manchester City supporters have been fortunate enough to see that come to fruition in several of Pep Guardiola's previous successful seasons at the club.
Following progression into the FA Cup fifth round, where City now face Newcastle away - the fifth meeting between the two clubs this season when the contest comes around in March - the debate continues to burn on regarding just how far Guardiola's side can go during the final months of the campaign.
The manager will perhaps be most confident of success. Key players are returning to full fitness, there appears to be a playing style and rhythm that is coming together, and confidence within the squad is flowing to an extent that perhaps we haven't seen so far this campaign.
How much of that can be credited to the dramatic comeback win over Liverpool? Probably the majority.
The additions of Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo have brought much-needed options, adding rearguard stability and guidance as well as versatility in an attacking line that had been somewhat faltering by the turn of the year.
In the case of the Ghanaian, much of the dependency on Erling Haaland for goalmouth action has shifted for the better, enabling rest for the Norwegian and allowing for the likes of Omar Marmoush to find opportunities to great reward.
And all of these factors come without mentioning the tactical shift deployed by Guardiola and his coaching team, as Manchester City operate with a box or diamond midfield, enabling Nico O'Reilly to step into a number six or number eight role and allowing a starting role for summer recruit Rayan Ait-Nouri.
There is a physicality to City's midfield and an energy that was not only missing throughout the whole of last season, but perhaps was required as recently as January, when matches were running away from the side in second halves in particular.
Is it too early to say Guardiola has sussed out the magic formula to go on and win everything?
Absolutely. But there are clear signs of a team in confident mood, one reaping the rewards of their early qualification for the Champions League knockout rounds with three days off this week, and one with eyes firmly set on Arsenal at the Premier League's summit.
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