Manchester derby: I expect the best United tonight ―Guardiola

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, expects the best squad from Manchester United tonight when both sides clash at Old Trafford in the English Premier League.

The Citizens with 86 points are second on the table two point’s adrift leaders, Liverpool, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will look forward to erasing the memory of the 0-4 loss to Everton last Sunday from tonight, moreso as the team battle for a place in the top 4.

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“I expect the best United tomorrow [Wednesday], I am sure. They are proud. Prepare the game as always, see their strong points their weak points and try and win the game.

“I am close to Solskjaer, I understand his position perfectly. We are alone, we feel alone, I understand his position because it happens to all the managers around the world.

“It is the reality we have to accept it, if not, stay at home. I understand him perfectly and I am with him. I support him.”

Guardiola maintains that the result is more important than bragging rights against United, with more value being placed on silverware that top billing in Manchester.

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The Catalan coach added: “The question of dominance is about winning Premier league titles. It’s ok but it’s not the most important thing.

“It’s true that we’ve done better than them over the last three years but it is about winning titles, not beating United.”