Ok, here we go, derby day. I am calm and composed for this one as it is early in the season and also as long as we implement what we have been doing so far, the team will be fine. The starting line up is as expected- the same system and hopefully the same approach. Press with intensity, win the ball and/or retain the ball and then be productive and efficient in the final third. Big day for Iheanacho and also for the likes of Sterling. Good work for Aleix to work his way into the team, he must have really impressed in training and it is good to see Sane in the matchday squad.
Man United have a strong team this season but it will be about what we do today, the players should not give any excuse for the referee to make himself the star of the occasion as he is inclined to do. And that is a main point, Mark Clattenburg is probably our biggest threat for this match and so we should keep our wits about us. Set pieces will be key as they have tall players that will pose a threat so players like Stones and Kolarov also have an important job to do.
It is the derby, so composure, concentration and determination to win is what is it all about and I am confident that we will put on a show today...and hopefully get the three points.
