Heightened competition ahead of Manchester United's derby against Manchester City on Saturday (17 April 2010) night. For the first time in 23 years, the architect of United's Sir Alex Ferguson admitted that his city rivals toughness.
City will host the Premier League champions in the second Manchester derby, this season. At the first meeting at the Old Trafford, September 2009, Craig Bellamy et al have to swallow a bitter defeat 3-4 after Michael Owen scored a decisive goal, moments before the game ended.
Derby match is certainly not something new for Fergie. For more than 23 years, Scotland coach saw the same excitement ahead of the game between rivals one city. However, it seems the new season Fergie felt the real concerns of the Citizens.
"For more than 23 years I faced the City, they always say that they can beat United. Match fantastic derby raises optimism and invites comments and enthusiasm. And that's what the fans wanted to hear," said Fergie told the Daily Mail.
"(Fans City) do not want to listen to his team saying, 'We could not beat United and we would be ridiculed to death.' But, if you look at the current City position, derby this time was different," he added.
"This is what makes this so interesting derby. City has embraced the opportunity of their fourth championship and also have an opportunity to beat us," added Fergie again.
"For the first time, we were faced City when they have a great chance to achieve maximum results. City opportunity to penetrate the zone of the Champions League and that makes it different from the previous derby. For the City, can enliven the competition (Champions League) will be the greatest joy, "lid.
Fair if Fergie was worried about foster children Robertino Mancini. Because, in the last three games, Carlos Tevez et al showing an impressive performance to win a landslide victory over Wigan Athletic (3-0), Burnley (6-1) and Birmingham City (5-1).
In fact, United itself obliged to take three points in the City of Manchester Stadium if you want to chase the championship leaders, Chelsea. Cs Wayne Rooney is still entrenched in the ranks second with 73 collection points, closed to within four points of the squad in London.
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