
"After a couple of months, he moved to Manchester United and I was so, so happy because that advice and his choice were matching".
City emerged triumphant following a ruthless attacking display on their previous visit to Old Trafford, and Solskjaer has discussed his side's vulnerability when attacking their opponents in recent meetings. "I want Derby to win in this game and after the game I'll go back to being a Manchester United fan and wanting them to win in the games after our one". "If agents want to create something to do that", Guardiola said. "But I think he is an exceptional player and that is why Man United bought him". As it stands, the load might be too big and I won't be shocked if the player gets injured or suffers a slump soon. While Aguero shrugged off a niggle and started City's midweek win over Sheffield Wednesday, Rashford, who is injured, will be a huge miss for the Red Devils.
Securing a return to the Champions League is United's priority between now and May but Solskjaer has won enough at Old Trafford to understand the value of silverware as he looks to lift some of the pressure on his job.
"We are getting there day by day", he said.
"I am not going to feel sorry for you". In the back-line, we might see two changes.
Even after that streak, there's the FA Cup quarterfinal against Norwich. But United are also unbeaten in nine matches and their confidence is high.
"There's not going to be any video [session] on Friday or Saturday because we've played them so many times", Solskjaer explained.
The City manager says his team need to continue their good form to take into their knockout games, even if the title race is now over.
"No, it won't be like that, of course", he said of a repeat of those badge-kissing celebrations.
Everton were left to rue some controversial decisions as they were held to a draw by Man Utd in last week's Premier League clash.
On their part, holders Manchester City have been drawn away to Newcastle in the FA Cup quarter-final draw.
"We have to prepare for the next games, especially the two 'finals", against Madrid and Newcastle, and to improve what we do.