More of a concern to Mourinho is the absence of Aguero, which he expects will result in a tactical shift up front for the Blues. We are prepared and we are ready.
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“I’ve played in derby games in Germany but this should be a great match and one I’m really looking forward to – especially because Pep Guardiola is taking on Jose Mourinho”, fit-again attacker Leroy Sane told Manchester City’s official website.
“He didn’t want the Chinese money or the American US dollars; he wanted the most hard place to play and win”.
Rashford on the other hand, stole the show for United late into the game against Hull City with a 93rd minute victor and the academy graduate also made the difference in last season’s derby at the Etihad. To love or hate him is a pretty easy conclusion to reach for a City fan, particularly after the sharpshooter produced a career-best effort to sink the noisy neighbours with one of the best strikes of 2012. According to research carried out by bettingexpert.com, who studied social media, the Spaniard is more than twice as popular than Mourinho.
“In this moment, he doesn’t play”.
The defender missed England duty this global break after being sent home and was an injury concern for Jose Mourinho ahead of Saturday’s game with Man City. We are trying to do that.
“But Sergio and Marcos, they went around the globe”.
“It feels a bit of a contradiction, but without Aguero it’s more hard”. “You should always have to aim high and it all comes down to the amount of work you put in and the rewards you get back for that”.
“The problem is that they arrive at different times from internationals”.
Neville also revealed his immediate instinct as a player when approaching the derby: “Definitely not lose”. Ideally, I think I’d need another week or two of full training to be at 100 per cent but sometimes in football 90 or 95 per cent is enough to do a job for half an hour or whatever is asked of you.
Both Manchester clubs have made strong starts to the new season under their new managers, winning all three of their opening top-flight games.
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“If you want to be successful and you want to win the game then we have to be at the top of our qualities”.
