Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca backs midfielder Elliot Anderson after Anderson described City as the “kings of Manchester” ahead of the Manchester derby at Old Trafford. City are preparing for a match in which they aim to keep their start under Maresca going.
Anderson makes the claim after joining City from Nottingham Forest earlier this year. Sources report that, in explaining his view, Anderson points to City’s recent dominance, including multiple Premier League titles over the last decade-plus, contrasted with Manchester United’s much lower league haul in the same period. The outlets also frame the remarks as part of the rivalry backdrop leading into the derby.
Across coverage, the emphasis varies slightly: some focus on Maresca’s endorsement of Anderson’s assessment, while others highlight the context of City’s trophy record and Anderson’s perspective from the time he watched the teams as he grew up. The reporting also notes details of City’s current team situation ahead of the fixture, including uncertainty around certain players.
