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Manchester City take on cross-town rivals Manchester United looking to make it a record 14th Premier League win on the bounce after tonight’s 2-1 comeback victory over West Ham.
The win saw City reclaim their eight point lead over United at the top of the table after Jose Mourinho’s side beat Arsenal 3-1 last night.
And Pogba, who is expected to miss the Manchester derby through suspension, admitted earlier this week that he hoped City suffered a number of injuries.
The Frenchman said: “I hope – and it’s bad to say things like this – but I hope they will get some very important players injured like what happened with us.
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“I’m pretty sure he doesn’t want to injure our players”
Pep Guardiola
“So if that starts happening with them as well maybe we’ll get a little difference. A little touch that makes them weaker.”
But Guardiola doubts Pogba really wishes injury on his players and hopes the 24-year-old is available to play next Sunday.
“Hopefully there are no injuries,” Guardiola said ahead of the Mancunian derby.
“I would like it if Paul could play against us, I like to face the teams with their best possible players.
“I’m pretty sure he doesn’t want to injure our players.”