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Manager Josep Guardiola says he expects a “best performance” from Manchester United despite starting Sunday's derby as favorites as Manchester City look to extend their advantage over their rivals. Ta.

City have won five of their last six games against United in all competitions and have a 15-point lead over their opponents in the Premier League.

But Guardiola, whose team is aiming for a second successive treble, said he had no intention of taking United lightly.

He said on Friday: “I expect the best from United, but I won't talk about what they do, a team I respect too much.”

“I don't want people to misinterpret my words.”

He added: “I know them and I have a lot of respect for United, of course Erik (ten Hag) and the players, but if you look at what we have to do, the players We will understand that today and tomorrow,” he added.

Guardiola said United remained a threat despite a disappointing season.

“They create something special with one action, in set pieces, in transitions, in open play, in connections between several players, and they score goals,” he said.

“It's always been like that with United. If they play well they can win the game and when they're doing well there's no stress and they can win the game.

“It's 2024, we're already in March and they've only lost one game at home (against Fulham) last week.

Guardiola was asked whether City's dominance in the games between the two teams indicated a change in the balance of power in Manchester over the past decade.

“Liverpool in the 1980s, United in the 90s and now we've had all these years, we've won the Premier League seven times in the last 10, 11, 12 years,” he said. .

“But it happens. Even in 50 or 60 years, one club in one country will never dominate and control everything, so we try to do as much as we can.” We can try to extend that over many years, especially consistency.”

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Source: guardian.ng