Ahead of Manchester Derby: Old Trafford 'nice place' however 'not scary' anymore - Citizens Boss Guardiola

Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola - Getty

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola doesn't think Manchester United's home ground Old Trafford is the fortress it once was.


City, who are two points behind league leaders Liverpool, play their game in hand at sixth-placed United on Wednesday, with the home side looking to make up for lost ground in their own battle for a top four spot.

United have lost only one league game at home this season but Guardiola, whose side have won on their last two visits to Old Trafford, was confident albeit wary of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team that are hurting after a 4-0 loss at Everton.

"Four games left and we have to win our four games to retain the title," Guardiola told reporters on Tuesday.

"It's not an easy place to go but at the same time, it's a nice place to go.

"It is not as scary to go there and play when before it was maybe more difficult. We know exactly what we have to do. It's true we did better than United in the past three seasons.

"The fact they lost at Everton maybe means they are extra motivated. It's a different game when we play them, it's a derby."