PEP GUARDIOLA has paid Romelu Lukaku the ultimate compliment by admitting the striker is “world class”.
The Belgian will once again be the focal point for Manchester United as they attempt to stop the party starting for their fierce local rivals.
Guardiola’s side will win the Premier League title if they beat United at the Etihad later today.
And City’s Spanish gaffer is clearly aware that Lukaku poses a huge threat to his team.
Speaking ahead of the Manchester derby, Guardiola refuted any suggestion that Lukaku wouldn’t ‘fit in’ with his style.
He said: “All good players adapt to all styles in the world.
“So I’m never going to hear you say that Lukaku is not my type player. I would never say that he would not be able to play under me or under another trainer.
“He is a top player. He is 24 and already has 100 Premier League goals on his mark. Not bad to start with.
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“Secondly, when long balls are thrown, he is in the duels. He is fast and strong.
“I saw him here last season when we played against my friend Ronald Koeman (then Everton manager). He hurt us in the Etihad Stadium and finished us at Goodison Park.
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“As I said: he is fast, goes well in depth, helps to keep the ball, and thus ensures that the others keep moving.
“He is top. A world-class player.”
Jose Mourinho’s side, who have not lost at the Etihad since 2014, will be hoping to ruin the party for their neighbours.
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