Firstly he comments on City's strikeforce of Robbie Fowler and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
"They are still top, top strikers," he said. "Hasselbaink still has great power and Fowler is as good a finisher as there has ever been.
"They might not have the pace that they once had. But they are still very, very clever around the box.
"Fowler, in particular, can get that bit of space at a corner or a set-piece to create a chance for himself."
He added, "There is no doubt that the pair of them will be a real handful. But I am sure my two central defenders, Jody Craddock and Darren Ward, are up for the challenge."
On his side's current form.
"We are playing well at the moment," he claimed. "We have got real pace and energy in the team.
"Those are great assets to have and having that hunger and energy levels is lovely to see."
"I haven't got the best of records down at Cardiff," he reflected. "We conceded four goals there with Wolves last season and four when I was in charge at Sunderland.
"But it is always a great atmosphere there and I am really looking forward to it. Playing in that kind of atmosphere makes it all the sweeter if you can win the game.
"Cardiff will want to make it an intimidating place for us. But it can be just as intimidating for them if we can get on top."