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Man City boss Guardiola plays down hype ahead of Manchester derby

November 3, 2021 Manchester City's Phil Foden is substituted as manager Pep Guardiola looks on Action Images via Reuters

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Friday refused to get caught up in the hype surrounding the weekend derby at Manchester United, saying it was special for the fans but was not like playing in a semi-final or final.

City travel to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday, with Guardiola's side three points ahead of their rivals after 10 games.

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