Manchester derby will not define City’s season: Guardiola

LONDON: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola does not think today’s derby against Manchester United will define his team’s campaign, but is still keen to avoid a repeat of last season’s defeat by the same opponents.

City were in control against United in the corresponding fixture at the Etihad Stadium last term, leading by two first-half goals, only for United to stage a second-half rally and win 3-2. “We have to play good,” Guardiola told a news conference on Friday. “If we play good, we have a chance to win. You cannot