The time has come to call upon the most important of all requirements at this stage, calm heads and steady nerves.
This is the time when the most experienced and most knowledgeable people call on past experience and campaigns.
There isn't a better man around for this situation than Neil Warnock. He has been here many times before and will know exactly how to galvanise the squad and instill the belief needed to go into the remaining games.
He's been in similar situations with Plymouth, Sheffield United and QPR, getting them all over the line.
The combined experience of the coaching staff, the captain and other senior pro's is where the responsibility now falls, as well as the fans holding their nerve.
City have these qualities in abundance with Bamba, Hoillett, Morrison, Gunarsson being just a few.
As I see it one of the key positions is the central midfield holding role. Anyone who has ever played the game will appreciate how crucial this position is.
For me Grujic is key in this role, he's ideal and shown that he can sit in the pocket a yard or two behind Gunarsson or Bryson/Ralls (if fit).
He is calm, looks up and 'buys' the crucial extra second to pick a pass and spot danger. He has patience on the ball and conveys an 'air' of calm.
If available I'd play him in every game, he's the key.
Player's appreciate a player like him alongside side and around them.
Up the City!