Manchester United Fans Destroy Mural of Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola

• A group believed to be Manchester United fans have destroyed a painting of Pep Guardiola that was just outside the Etihad stadium
• People were lining up to see the mural when they realised it had been defaced by black and white ink
• The two Manchester sides will renew their rivalry in the first derby of the season next month

A huge mural of Pep Guardiola near Etihad Stadium was defaced by a group believed to be Manchester United supporters.

The mural had just been unveiled to the public when it was destroyed by black and white paint with the initials MUFC.

Daily Mail reports that the artwork was a design by local artiste Meana, who has been in charge of other murals associated with the club.

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The rivalry between the two Manchester sides appears to have taken precedence. United remain the most successful side between the two, but in recent years, City have picked up the pace.

Guardiola's appointment and the steady flow of finances from the owners have made City a dominant force in the Premier League. City have won four Premier League titles in the last six years.

United, meanwhile, last won the title under Alex Ferguson nine years ago. But for all their investment, City are yet to win the Champions League title. They will be hoping their new striker Erling Haaland could lead them to glory this year.

The two sides meet at the Etihad Stadium on October 2nd for the first derby of the season. It will also be Erik ten Hag's first derby since his appointment as United boss.

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