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Manuel Pellegrini hits back at Man Utd counterpart over 'derby advantage' claim
MANUEL PELLEGRINI has diffused suggestions that Manchester City will have an advantage ahead of their derby showdown against Manchester United.
Manuel Pellegrini is only focussed on tonight's Champions League game against Sevilla
The two Manchester clubs lock horns at Old Trafford on Sunday.
City have the luxury of a home Champions League tie against Sevilla tonight, while United have to travel to face CSKA Moscow (both 7:45pm).
Louis van Gaal had suggested City will 'benefit' from playing at the Etihad for their group game.
But Pellegrini doesn't think this is the case.
"I don't think that will make a difference in the derby," Pellegrini said.
Louis van Gaal (pictured) believes Manchester City have an advantage ahead of the derby game
"From Wednesday to Sunday you have a lot of days to recover.
"We are just thinking about Sevilla, not about the travel of Manchester United, and trying to win three important points at home."