Pablo Zabaleta predicted the Manchester derby will be "very tight" as he gleefully recalled "upsetting" Manchester United fans with famous victories of old.
Zabaleta, who won five major honours with Manchester City, played in 16 derbies against the Red Devils during his nine-season stint at the Etihad.
The Argentine won eight of the derbies he was involved in, but one of his favourite memories comes from a game he watched from the bench: the 6-1 victory at Old Trafford in 2011.
Mario Balotelli and Edin Dzeko each struck twice while Sergio Aguero and David Silva grabbed the other goals in City's notorious win over Sir Alex Ferguson's side.
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