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Gary Neville accuses Pep Guardiola of ‘monstrous dig’ at Manchester United
30.10.2023 - 14:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gary Neville has described Pep Guardiola's description of stability at Manchester City as a 'monstrous dig' towards their rivals.
Manchester United were beaten 3-0 in the 191st Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Erling Haaland netted a brace either side of half-time before Phil Foden capped off a comfortable win for the away side on 80 minutes.
After a relatively sharp opening 20 minutes from United, Guardiola's side took control of the game and were completely dominant. From the point in which Haaland scored from the penalty spot, there was a clear contrast between City's teamwork and a disjointed Reds side.
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Asked what the secret to City's continued success is, Guardiola told reporters: "We are in the same direction, me, the CEO, the sporting directors, the chairman. That is why I think the club is so stable."
Those comments were not lost on Neville, who posted the quotes, adding: "That quote from Pep Guardiola is a monstrous dig into the running of United!"
Neville has been vocally critical of the Glazer family and their controversial ownership of United during a period in which the club has fallen from the top. Managers have often had large amounts of money to spend in the transfer market but with little overriding direction or plan.
United have had six full-time managers in the 10 years since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement, with each signing players to fit their own style. And with no obvious link between each, Erik ten Hag was left with a mishmash squad when he arrived last year.
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