Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, ahead of the anticipated Manchester derby, stirred up the excitement by referencing Manchester United’s infamous 7-0 loss to Liverpool.
Guardiola’s side is set to host their local rivals at the Etihad on Sunday evening, with the stakes high as they strive to keep pace with league leaders Liverpool, who secured a late victory over Nottingham Forest yesterday.
Pep Guardiola’s Derby Insight: United’s Resilience Recalled
Guardiola, however, dismissed notions of his team’s overwhelming dominance, acknowledging Manchester United as one of the world’s biggest clubs who will undoubtedly play with pride. Recalling a similar scenario from last season, when Manchester United defied expectations after the 7-0 defeat at Anfield last season by securing a draw against Liverpool on this same ground this season, Guardiola highlighted the Red Devils’ resilience in facing adversity.
As anticipation builds for the derby clash, Guardiola’s remarks add an extra layer of intrigue, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying encounter between two footballing giants of Manchester.
“Do you remember what happened when United went to Anfield? Last season, 7-0,” he started, as reported by Fabrizio Romano on X.
“Do you remember the comments? ‘How many goals are they going to score? It will be easy for Liverpool’. Result: Liverpool didn’t win. United is United. It’s Manchester United.” the Spanish manager added.
The Manchester derby first-leg encounter ended 3-0 in favour of Manchester City, thanks to goals from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.
