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Ex-Man City player plans to ruin Man United's Europa League hopes in Celta Vigo clash
CELTA VIGO striker John Guidetti hopes to make "Manchester blue" when he takes on Manchester United in the Europa League.
John Guidetti hopes to ruin Manchester United's Europa League hopes
Guidetti spent six years at Manchester City, but failed to break into the first team and joined Celta Vigo in the summer of 2015 after a number of loan spells.
Celta Vigo host City's cross-town rivals Manchester United on Thursday (8.05pm) in their Europa League semi-finals first leg.
John Guidetti failed to make the cut at Manchester City
And Guidetti is hoping to draw from his time at the Etihad, but is expecting a difficult challenge from the Europa League favourites.
"[Manchester United are] a very good team," the Sweden international told UEFA's official website.
"Obviously they've got a good manager, a fantastic stadium, and they're one of the favourites to win the Europa League.
Jose Mourinho's Manchester United are favourites to win the Europa League
"But, as they say 'Manchester is blue' and that's how it will be when we visit there as well, because we are Celta Vigo and we will try to keep the city blue."
Guidetti, 25, has scored just eight goals for Celta Vigo in 37 appearances this season.