Saturday is going to see two of the most revered managers in the current game reignite a rivalry that originates from when they were both working in La Liga.
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The last Manchester Derby ended in a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford, in front of a packed-out crowd of 75,329. “He knows everything about the game”, Ibrahimovic said. “But one of them, I’m sure, is the continual baiting to which he was subjected by Mourinho in the media”.
Schmeichel, a FIFA Ultimate Team legend in EA SPORTS FIFA 17 said, said: “With Mourinho’s experience in the Premier League and the fact Pep doesn’t have any, that could make the major difference come May”. I see myself as a victor also.
Manchester United and Manchester City kick off at 7:30 a.m. EDT on Saturday.
Manchester United host Manchester City on Saturday in a clash between two of the three sides to boast a flawless record after the opening three Premier League games of this season. “I am at a great club with a great coach and great fans and I want to be as successful as possible for them”.
“The chance to land an early blow in the first seismic clash of the season will be irresistible”.
Bailly and Blind are both in the top 3 on the team in tackles, interceptions, and clearances, and they have helped anchor a Manchester United defense that has only allowed 1 goal in 3 EPL matches so far this year.
Mourinho’s side is packed with star wattage led by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic played under Mourinho for only one season at Inter, winning the 2008-09 Italian title, but described him as someone “I was basically willing to die for”.
The big problem for Guardiola is that Sergio Aguero misses the game through suspension after being hit by an FA misconduct charge so youngster Kelechi Iheanacho could start up front.
The pair met as managers in the group stages of the Champions League when Mourinho was at Inter Milan.
With journos up and down the land determined to focus on the managers this Saturday (imagine the banks of cameras aimed in their direction as they take their place on the benches), the Express have attempted to diffuse the situation, somewhat.
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Mourinho’s appointment by Real Madrid that year brought him into regular confrontation with Guardiola. And the former PSG man hailed Mourinho ahead of the match. Mourinho more than held his own off it though, regularly riling Guardiola with his barbed comments.
