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United boss Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' jibe
- Ahead of Manchester City's visit to Old Trafford, midfielder Elliot Anderson faces a hostile reception from United fans after declaring, "For as long as I've known Manchester, City have been the kings of Manchester."
- City manager Enzo Maresca defended Anderson on Friday, explaining that the 23-year-old's assessment reflects Manchester City's dominance during his formative years. "I think Manchester City was unbelievable, what they achieved," Maresca said.
- Anderson joined City from Nottingham Forest for £116 million this close-season after United refused to enter a bidding war for the England midfielder.
- Manchester United manager Michael Carrick rebuffed the taunt, stating, "I'm definitely not using that phrase at all, no," while recalling United's 2-0 derby victory in January.
- United currently trail City by five points in the Premier League, though Carrick emphasized progress in the Champions League, noting, "All of a sudden there's different things asked of us now to maybe what was a few months ago and we're in the Champions League.
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EPL: Carrick rejects Anderson’s 'Kings of Manchester' claim
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick dismisses Elliot Anderson’s claim that Man City are the ‘kings of Manchester’ ahead of Sunday’s derby at Old Traffor Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-carrick-rejects-andersons-kings-of-manchester-claim/
United boss Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' jibe
Already trailing five points behind their bitter rivals, United will face Manchester City at Old Trafford with Anderson's taunt ringing in their ears. Anderson joined City from Nottingham Forest for £116 million ($156 million) in the close-season after United refused to enter a bidding war for the England midfielder. The 23-year-old can expect a hostile reception from United fans after adding fuel to the Manchester rivalry. "For as long as I've …
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