Pep Guardiola Predicts Manchester United Apply the same Tactics in the Manchester Derby

DBasia.news –  The 2019-20 League Cup first leg semi-final will take place between two Manchester teams, Manchester United and Manchester City. Pep Guardiola predicts that United will use the same tactics.

It was not the first time the two teams faced off this season. Previously, Manchester derby volume one was presented in the Premier League match. The result, Manchester United took home three points from Etihad Stadium after winning 1-2.

Pep Guardiola believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will continue to implement rapid counterattack tactics. At the first meeting, Manchester United only chalked up 11 chances, while The Citizens had 23 chances.

“It will be very similar. Of course, at Old Trafford it will be different from at Etihad,” Guardiola told the official Manchester City website.

“They are a team built to run. When they can run, they are one of the best teams, not just in England. Because, speed is owned by Daniel Hames, Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, and Jesse Lingard.”

“They are very good. I saw the composition of the players against Wolves and they made many changes. So, I think they will focus,” said the manager.

“There are two matches. We have to go there and try to get good results for the second leg at home, in front of our supporters. We have to try to reach the final of this competition three years in a row.”

Despite already pocketing the strength of Manchester United, but Pep Guardiola does not want to change tactics. He asserted, Manchester City will still appear with the grip as usual.

“I will not be prepared to stop them from running. We have to go there and score goals to be able to show the game as usual. We will try to get good results here,” Guardiola said.