Pep Guardiola defends Manchester City derby celebrations

Published on: 12 December 2017

Craig Burley compares Manchester United to a small club playing a giant in the FA Cup in their loss to Manchester City. The Exploding Heads wrap up a wild matchday 16 in England with Premier League in 90 seconds (plus stoppages). Man City capitalized on two errors from rivals Man United to earn an away win and move 11 points clear in the Premier League.

Pep Guardiola has defended Manchester City's celebrations following the derby victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford and said they were "definitely not" over the top.

Sources have told ESPN FC that City's celebrations after their 2-1 derby win were "very vocal" and accompanied by loud music, prompting a confrontation between players and staff from both clubs.

The Football Association has written to United and City to seek their observations over a tunnel bust-up at the end of Sunday's clash.

Speaking at a news conference ahead of City's match against Swansea on Wednesday, Guardiola said: "I am the man who encouraged them to celebrate. We try to celebrate, because when we lose we try to accept the defeat, but when we win we celebrate. 

"We celebrate in the right moments, for example we celebrated in Napoli."

City's win at United extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points and continued their unbeaten start to the domestic season.

More to follow...

Jonathan is ESPN FC's Manchester City correspondent. Follow him on Twitter: @jonnysmiffy.

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