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United bid farewell to Europe’s top club competition after their 3-2 loss to Razen Ball Sport Leipzig on Tuesday, the day before City’s 3-0 win over Olympique de Marseille, to consolidate their lead in Group C, pending the draw for the round of 16, which will be drawn on Monday.
In response to a question about how City are preparing for Saturday’s game with their rivals, who are suffering from lack of level stability at Old Trafford, Guardiola said: "I hope to face the best version of United."
"It wouldn’t be like knockout matches. It is a three-point match and it is important, of course, given the strength of the rival, but many games await us and we will try to win them.".
City are seventh with 18 points from 10 games, one point behind and one place behind United, who are five points behind the top. The two teams played 10 games compared to the top five teams that played 11 games.
Guardiola has shown sympathy for United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who faces increasing pressure due to the recent defeat and the team’s poor record at home. United have lost three of their five games at Old Trafford in the league this season.
Guardiola added "We all know the value of Solskjaer. He doesn’t need my support, he’s strong enough and knows his job well. Whenever a coach wins, he becomes a genius, and when he loses, people talk about the need for firing.
"It happens at United and in every club in the world. it’s true".
Guardiola said City defender Eric Garcia will be out for three weeks due to injury, while Argentine striker Sergio Agüero will not play on Saturday as he suffers a knee injury after scoring against Marseille.
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United bid farewell to Europe’s top club competition after their 3-2 loss to Razen Ball Sport Leipzig on Tuesday, the day before City’s 3-0 win over Olympique de Marseille, to consolidate their lead in Group C, pending the draw for the round of 16, which will be drawn on Monday.
Asked how City will prepare for Saturday’s game with their rivals, who suffer from a lack of level stability at Old Trafford, Guardiola said: “I hope to face the best version of United.”
“It will not be like a knockout match. It is a three-point match and it is important, of course, because of the strength of the opponent, but many games await us and we will try to win them.”
City are seventh with 18 points from 10 games, one point behind and one place behind United, who are five points behind the top. The two teams played 10 games compared to the top five teams that played 11 games.
Guardiola has shown sympathy for United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who faces increasing pressure due to the recent defeat and the team’s poor record at home. United have lost three of their five games at Old Trafford in the league this season.
“We all know the value of Solskjaer. He doesn’t need my support, he has a strong enough personality and knows his job well. When any coach wins, he becomes a genius, and when he loses, people talk about the need for dismissal.” Guardiola added.
“It happens at United and in every club in the world. It’s a fact.”
Guardiola said City defender Eric Garcia will be out for three weeks due to injury, while Argentine striker Sergio Agüero will not play on Saturday as he suffers a knee injury after scoring against Marseille.
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