Blink at your own peril as Bristol City's frighteningly brilliant attacking force were yet again unplayable.
The first two goals were spectacular in the way the Robins moved from back to front in an instant, Alex Scott feeding Andi Weimann who pulled off two assists of the highest calibre.
Sitting in the press room after the full-time whistle outnumbered by Blackburn reporters, they couldn't believe just how ruthless City were. "Battered" was one adjective thrown into the mix while another dared to predict Nigel Pearson's side will be up there by the end of the season.
The manager won't want to hear that - he'll be determined to keep the players and fans grounded but it's difficult not to feel excited with the football and performances on offer at the moment.
Eight games undefeated in all competitions and it's evident there's growing confidence among the players generated by this free-scoring side. The scoreline flattered Blackburn, who were sitting in fifth before kick-off.
That was a test of where City are at the moment and they passed it with flying colours with Steve and Jon Lansdown watching on from the stands. Here's the talking points as the Robins continued to propel themselves up the league.
Box office entertainment
Fun fact of the day: Only Manchester City (20) have scored more goals across all four divisions than City (16).
I can't pretend to fully comprehend the monotony of watching City in recent years. Without witnessing it, I can only base it on conversations and facts including the ridiculously long wait for a home victory or the necessity to give the club the shake-up it needed with personnel on and off the pitch.
As it stands today, there can't be many sides in the country right now that are more entertaining to watch. From the quality of the attack, the youngsters coming through the ranks, hell, even the nailbiting passing out from the back, it's becoming so exciting to watch.
City genuinely look like they're going to score every time they go forward and only Erling Haaland is stopping them from being top scorers in the country. It's free-flowing football at its best at times which is a blend of the manager developing his system and also the camaraderie among the group of players.
Pearson put it nicely in his interview after the game mentioning the belief being generated among the squad. He said: "The players believe in themselves and each other and that's really important to recognise.
"It's been a tough journey to get us where we are but at least we are making progress."
Pearson has stuck with and developed his formation and that has been key in City's progress on the field. Every player knows his role and the new signings seem to be improving game by game.
There was a feel-good factor at the start of the season that came under threat following two league defeats but while some were starting to feel pessimistic about the season, Pearson kept stressing that his side were playing well despite the results.
He's been proved right and how we can finally see the effects of changing and improving the culture around the club. The players are fighting for one another on the pitch and hard work was the base of the performance yesterday.
It's not always going to be a smooth ride. Injuries are going to play their part at some point in the season and the defence, in particular, will be tested when this inevitably arrives.
Everybody is pulling their weight on the field and that's also credit to the likes of Nahki Wells and Zak Vyner who have had their fair share of criticism but haven't let it faze them and now they're enjoying the fruits of their labour.
A lesson in midfield
At the risk of stating the obvious for the umpteenth time, it really is quite amazing how ridiculously good Alex Scott is.
Chatting with the press officer ahead of kick-off, he told me to keep an eye on Blackburn Rovers' Adam Wharton. An 18-year-old who had made his full debut in the week against Blackpool where he "ran the show" and earned himself Man of the Match in the process.
Well, he won't get a footballing lesson any better than that. In fairness to Wharton, Scott can be considered a seasoned pro if you compare their amount of matches.
There was a moment in the first half when Scott picked up the ball with his back to goal and Wharton marking him tightly. The City midfielder dropped his shoulder and dipped in the opposite direction leaving his man trailing in his wake.
For a player who has just turned 19, his ability to dictate a Championship game really is something special. He just looks so calm and collected on the ball but his all-round game continues to develop at a scary progression.
He played his part in City's opening two goals both picking the ball from deep and threading it through to Weimann who would do the rest. It was also his discipline defensively and his ability to win his battles with perfectly timed tackles.
Perhaps his spells at right wing-back have contributed to that part of his game but there's no doubt he is a lot more influential in the middle of the park. At his age, there's going to be dips in his form given the rigours of Championship football and the relentless run of fixtures while his body continues to develop.
Pearson was coy on not waxing lyrical after the game by saying: "He's a very mature player for a young man and his game understanding is really quite accomplished for such a young player."
He's a player that we've come to expect so much from that when he's not at his best, it's probably magnified in comparison to other players. Although when he's on it, he's a privilege to watch in action and there's absolutely no doubt he's on his way to the very top.
City have him until at least January but if he continues to put in performances like yesterday, there's a chance he may not be Robin much longer so we have to enjoy him while it lasts.
That man, Nahki
If there's one man that deserves his moment in the sun, it's Nahki Wells. He's already scored more league goals than the entirety of last campaign and he's just two starts away from matching the seven he made last season.
Firstly his performance. It initially looked like it was going to be one of those days after missing two glorious chances in the first half.
The first one he failed to turn in at the back post and for the second he fired Jay Dasilva's cross right at the legs of the keeper. Although the chances continued to come and he arguably buried the most difficult when he latched onto Weimann's superb pass, took it on his right foot and buried it beyond the keeper.
The second was slightly more fortunate as it crossed the line by the tightest of margins but it was no less than he deserved for a tireless performance. For all the attacking quality, it was a performance built on defending from the front and Wells - along with his partner in crime Conway - were instrumental in that.
Now onto his overall attitude. As mentioned above, he's one of the players that could have easily looked for the escape door this summer after his bit-part role last season. He was even playing games with the Under-23s to maintain his match fitness.
There's not many who would have predicted the impact he would have at the beginning of this season but he encapsulates exactly what City are all about. He didn't throw his toys out of the pram during the difficult times, remained patient and is now being rewarded for waiting for his opportunity.
He embodies the team spirit in the side at the moment and that was encapsulated with his social media message after the game when he wrote "This is a TEAM" alongside an image of himself celebrating with Conway.
As is natural when a player makes a big money move, there will also be judgment considering his wages and the transfer fee City paid for him. Whether he'll prove his worth by the time he leaves, well, that remains to be seen. Although his attitude on and off the pitch is priceless and he's proving key for the likes of Conway to develop.
A first-timer
There was an unfamiliar face warming up alongside Pat Mountain before kick-off alongside Dan Bentley and Max O'Leary. Harvey Wiles-Richards is usually the third keeper to travel with the squad for senior experience but for the first time, Bajic made his way up north with the squad.
City's new signing has barely been seen since the start of the season after recovering from the wrist surgery he underwent at the end of last campaign. However, he appears to be closing in on a return to fitness after warming up alongside the more senior duo ahead of kick-off.
Bajic, 20, wasn't being peppered with shots from Mountain, unlike Bentley and O'Leary. Instead, he was more of an observer on the pitch as he watched the ins and outs of how City's goalkeeping coach prepares the No1 before a game.
Although looked tidy with the ball at his feet when he was involved in some keepy-uppies with O'Leary while Bentley was being put through his paces. He was then tasked with standing in Blackburn's half and collecting the balls that Bentley was booting upfield.
Just his appearance is a positive sign that it may not be long before we see Bajic in action for the first time playing for the Under-21s. After the full-time whistle after the post-match press conference had come to an end, I asked Pearson in passing on the situation with the young Frenchman.
He admitted it was just good for him to experience being in amongst the squad on a matchday and keep a watchful eye on the preparations having regained fitness. Either way, his appearance adds to the intrigue of the young man as we await to see his quality.
SIGN UP: For our daily Robins newsletter, bringing you the latest from Ashton Gate
READ NEXT
