Bristol City returned from their World Cup Finals-enforced break with a crucial 3-1 win at Rotherham United last weekend.
Joe Williams and Cameron Pring were on target as Nigel Pearson’s men claimed a valuable three points at the AESSEAL New York Stadium and created a three-point gap to the Championship relegation zone. With an Ashton Gate double-header against Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion and a visit to Millwall on the agenda for the next week, the Robins will hope to start looking up the table, rather than over their shoulders, by the time they have completed their trio of festive fixtures.
Once they are done, the focus will switch towards the January transfer window as Pearson looks to strengthen his squad in a bid to improve throughout the second half of the season. But how could the Robins look by the time the window closes at the end of January?
BristolWorld utilises the popular Football Manager 2023 game to predict what signings Pearson could make during the first month of the new year.
5. CB: Zak Vyner
Zak Vyner has started every game so far in this virtual Robins side and remains in place after the window closed. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. CB: Tomas Kalas
The former Chelsea and Middlesbrough defender remains integral in this City side. Photo: Alex Burstow
7. CM: Han-Noah Massengo
The French youngster has attracted virtual interest from the likes of Valencia and Watford but has remained part of Pearson’s side on the game. Photo: Tony Marshall
8. MF: Alex Scott
A model of consistency in the heart of Pearson’s midfield, Scott has the highest average rating of any Robins player during the season so far. Photo: Catherine Ivill