Maresca says spotlight not on him ahead of Manchester derby

Enzo Maresca, the City boss, expressed his focus on securing a first derby win this weekend, despite being the main subject of attention. He emphasized that his primary concern lies with the team, the fans, and maintaining the team's perfect season record in the Premier League. The Italian stated, "To be honest, I'm more thinking about the team, the fans, and the table."

Maresca acknowledged that winning the match would be beneficial for him, but the primary goal is to continue the team's winning streak. City has been the dominant force in Manchester since Alex Ferguson stepped down as the Premier League champion in 2013, finishing above United every season since then. The recent history and dominant performances of City over the past 15 years have contributed to the belief that they are the kings of Manchester, as stated by young midfielder Elliot Anderson, who recently moved from Nottingham Forest to the Etihad Stadium for £116 million.