The City legend knows what it’s like to beat the Reds having scored three times against United in his final season with the Blues, including a brace in the last ever Maine Road derby in November 2002.
“I think the tie will be fascinating and I will be glued to the games,” he said.
“People will wonder how much a League Cup final will mean to Sir Alex considering the amount he’s had during his time at Old Trafford – well, I reckon this one will mean more than ever because he’s not going to want City playing at Wembley instead of United – not in a month of Sundays!
“I hear there may be some debate about whether Sir Alex will stick with his policy of using fringe players in the first leg, but don’t be surprised to see a few of his big guns.
“I can’t imagine the tie being as good as settled in the first leg, even though it’s a nice thought. For me, the main aim has to be to keep a clean sheet and try and take a 2-0 lead to Old Trafford. It won’t be easy, but we have the players to do it.
We go into this game on the back of a series of wins and will have a packed stadium roaring us on.
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“As for Sir Alex, I’ll never forget that he was the one who gave me my chance in England. I never imagined that I would play out my career and return to Bermuda and he’d still be in charge!
“He’s the daddy of all managers and it’s amazing he’s been United’s boss for so long because they were screaming for his head when I was there and I thought he’d last a couple of years at best – and that was if he managed to turn things around.”
And if the Blues do make it to Wembley?
“I’ll be there for that one – don’t worry about that!”
