Despite a woefully poor run of results in all competitions, Manchester United had managed to overturn a 2-0 deficit in the Champions League with a 3-0 victory and had put in a commendable performance in their 2-0 away win vs West Ham United. United fans were therefore hoping the team could show the resilience of old and turn their game up vs Manchester City in the much-awaited Manchester Derby on March 25th.
As part of the buildup to the clash, City trainer Manuel Pellegrini took to the microphone to speak his mind on a few things, not the least of which included Yaya Toure and his first hat trick (vs Hull City), his opposite number, under-fire United coach David Moyes, and the team from the red half of Manchester – the Red Devils.
Manuel Pellgrini | Pre Man United-Man City conference | EPL 2013/14:
They had done the job admirably well vs West Ham but it remained to be seen if Rooney and co. could survive the strength of Man City without their prolific frontman Robin van Persie who was out with an injury.
