City have made the best start in their history, taking maximum points from their first four games.

The last time City met Sydney was in the FFA Cup quarter-final which they lost 2-0 at Leichhardt Oval.

Kamau said the key difference this season was tightening things up defensively having conceded just one goal this campaign. 

And with the Sky Blues sitting behind them on the table, the Kenyan-Aussie feels victory at home on Friday could show they are the new big dogs in town.

“A win is something is a massive positive, not only for ourselves, but for announcing ourselves that we’re really going for the title,” Kamau said.

“I think a win on Friday is going to make that statement.”

Kamau was part of the Adelaide United championship in 2016 where they found themselves last at the end of Round 8 before rallying to finish first.

While the 22-year-old said his time at the Reds was an example of coming home strong, he also recalled City’s 2016-17 season when they sat second after four rounds.

“Last season we started off well and we fell away as games went on in the season,” he said.

“Not even going back as far as Adelaide, you have that in the back of your mind and you’re wary of that.

“We’re taking that into consideration and you don’t want to get too far ahead, but we’re happy with the start we’ve made.”

Kamau was this week announced the October nominee for A-League Young Footballer of the Year.

And while he said he was “not surprised” by the feat, he gave credit to coach Warren Joyce for giving him less freedom and clearer directions before games.

Joyce said his team had a clean bill of health, however, Osama Malik will miss the match due to suspension, while Scott Jamieson has struggled with training this week due to a knock last week.

Interestingly, the City boss disagreed a win would make a statement, but urged the public to turn up to the top-of-the-table clash.

“It’d be nice to see plenty of people at the stadium,” Joyce said.

“I think atmosphere at the games so far has been good. I think every team in the league, wants to attract more people and more spectators here in the country where you’ve got a lot of sports and competition.

“As a league, we want to have the brand that people want to come and watch.”