Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola Rivalry Included in Manchester Derby Police Plan

Police officers in attendance at Saturday’s Manchester derby will reportedly be briefed on the rivalry between managers Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola. 

That’s according to Mike Keegan of the Daily Mail, who has suggested those on duty for the clash at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Manchester City will be aware of how the spiky dynamic could impact proceedings at the stadium.

In addition, after the Red Devils had a match abandoned at home to AFC Bournemouth late last season after a dummy bomb was discovered “every member of United’s security staff charged with making stadium searches has been re-trained.”

It’ll be the first time United boss Mourinho and City chief Guardiola, both appointed by their respective sides in the summer, will meet in the Premier League.

There’ll be plenty of attention on the duo, having previously locked horns during their time in Spain as managers of Real Madrid and Barcelona, respectively. While supporters have long been aware of the fractious relationship between the pair, so too will the …

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