Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had some surprise praise for cross-town rivals following their results in recent weeks.
The Citizens smashed six past Erik ten Hag's charges in the Manchester derby earlier this month, but the Red Devils are unbeaten in their last seven matches since that defeat.
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Guardiola claims that the Red Devils are getting back to their best.
"I have the feeling that United is coming back,' he told his pre-match press conference.
"Finally! United is coming! I saw signals yesterday (from their 3-0 win over Sheriff Tiraspol) and in the game against Chelsea in the first half.
"I thought 'I like it', what I see from United just now. There will be a lot of teams (competing at the top).
"That is why you have to fight for the Champions League and fight for the title. In the first 10 games you don't win the Premier League, but you can be a little bit behind.
"Newcastle are already there. I saw them against Tottenham and the physicality from both sides."
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