City boss Enzo Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derby | Football

Maresca’s Man Metropolis lead the Premier League standings, with three wins out of three, forward of Sunday’s derby.

Manchester Metropolis supervisor Enzo Maresca stated he was not the “major focus” as he prepares to take cost of his first Manchester derby, in search of to take care of his staff’s 100% file this season.

The Metropolis boss takes the Premier League leaders to Manchester United on Sunday of their hardest check of the season up to now, after three successive wins within the high flight.

Metropolis have a powerful file at Outdated Trafford over the previous 15 years, however misplaced final 12 months in Pep Guardiola’s final game there.

Michael Carrick’s United have had a stuttering begin to their season, successful just one of their opening three video games to take a seat 5 factors behind Metropolis.

Maresca, who beforehand labored as Guardiola’s assistant at Metropolis, stated it was “crucial” to get a primary derby win this weekend, however confused he had broader considerations.

“To be trustworthy, I’m extra desirous about the staff, the followers, the desk,” Maresca advised reporters on Friday. “And for certain, if we win, it’s additionally good for me.

“However the primary focus shouldn’t be ‘It’s my first derby and I wish to win the sport.’ For certain, I wish to win the sport, however it’s as a result of we wish to proceed to win video games. That’s good for everybody.”

Metropolis have been high canine in Manchester since Alex Ferguson retired as a Premier League champion in 2013, ending above them each season since.

Maresca stated latest historical past was behind Elliot Anderson‘s declare that Metropolis have been the “kings of Manchester” after the midfielder accomplished his 116 million pound ($157m) transfer to the Etihad Stadium from Nottingham Forest.

“The explanation why Elliot stated that’s as a result of he grew up within the final 15 years,” stated the Italian.

“I believe Manchester Metropolis was unbelievable, what they achieved. So, I believe it’s regular when Elliot stated that.

“Then if you happen to return, it’s a unique image. However for me, the explanation why Elliot stated that’s as a result of when he grew up, Manchester Metropolis was dominant.”