We are just three weeks into the season and, by tomorrow, will have played three of the teams that I am certain will finish in the top six. Maybe even the top four.
Everton and Chelsea have been and gone and it's Arsenal's turn to come to the King Power Stadium, fresh from qualifying for the Champions League for a 17th straight season. That's an incredible achievement.
It will be an absolute pleasure to take them on. We know we will be up against it, they have some serious quality in their side – three World Cup winners, Aaron Ramsey, Alexis Sanchez…the list goes on.
But if last Saturday at Chelsea is anything to go by, it is going to be a cracker.
I have played Arsenal many times throughout my career but, incredibly, I can actually cast my mind back over 50 years (don't laugh).
I was 15 and had been invited to play for Stamford Town, who were celebrating their 100th anniversary, against the full Arsenal side.
I was playing against the likes of Mel Charles, Jack Kelsey and John Barnwell.
Little did I know that a few years later, I would be playing them in the old First Division, now the Premier League.
I had many battles with them but I always remember one dreadful night at Filbert Street. It was tipping it down with rain and, as I came out for the second half, I saw two young City fans with an umbrella.
I asked them if I could borrow it, walked out on to the pitch and stood there with it over my head. The referee was just about to restart the match when he spotted me.
You couldn't get away with that nowadays – you'd probably get banned. Sometimes I do think a lot of fun has gone out of the game.
Speaking of water, I have received two nominations to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. One is from the lovely Rachel, who has looked after me down at the training ground for over 19 years. The other is the Mercury's own Rob Tanner.
Rachel, I thought we were friends. Rob, I know you are on holiday – I suggest you stay there!
I will do it as long as we, the City fans, can raise a few bob to help those with motor neurone disease. It is a terrible condition and, over the years, I have visited City fans with the condition.
I only mentioned him last week but it was so sad to hear about the death of Lord Attenborough, known to his friends as Dickie. He was the president at Chelsea and a lovely man. I will always remember the telegram he sent me when I left. It just said: "Dear Birchy, it's been a pleasure knowing you and I wish you all the best for the future. Dickie Attenborough."
Also, I would like to welcome Esteban Cambiasso to the club.
It is great to have someone of that quality and it just shows how far we have come, being able to attract a player with his record.
To donate to Birch's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, text 'ICED55 £5' or 'ICED55 £10' to 70070.