The previous Reds defender appreciates the stakes are excessive when United and Metropolis do battle on the Etihad Stadium on Sunday however has been inspired by the early indicators displayed by Ruben Amorim’s males this season.
Talking in Stockport whereas taking part within the Professional Am Padel Tour, the ex-England worldwide was optimistic that we will repeat final time period’s memorable triumph away to Pep Guardiola’s aspect.
“Pay attention, I do know you’ll be able to say we have not had an amazing begin however I watched us towards Arsenal and I believed, excellent, we should always have received the sport,” he defined.
“We have been unfortunate to not win the sport. I watched us towards Fulham and, within the first 45 minutes, I believed they have been excellent. The second half was not so good however there have been indicators there that, you already know, you could possibly be buoyed as a fan, evaluating that to final season.
“So I do not assume it is all doom and gloom. Clearly, the efficiency the opposite week [at Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup] did not assist however it’s the Manchester derby.
