Fresh from his brilliant bullet against Burnley, Tuesday’s Man of the Match is excited to face neighbours Manchester United for the first time in City colours.
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The Premier League Champions host Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side in an evening kick-off at the Etihad Stadium in the 179th edition of fixtures.
Summer signing Rodrigo is pushing for a start, following his impressive display at Turf Moor in midweek, and says he cannot wait to walk out onto the pitch, savouring the atmosphere only a Manchester Derby can generate.
The Spaniard also stated he believes the Champions are now the city’s top Club.
“It’s historic, a derby,” he said. “It’s a very special match for the city and for the fans - they are getting crazy for the match.
“We want to win, of course, to give us the satisfaction and to our fans - they deserve it.
“The history is changing - we are now the first team in the city.
“It’s an important match for us,”
Hear what the midfielder had to say ahead of the clash in the video above...
