Ighalo sends Man Utd fans message ahead of Man City cracker
Odion Ighalo believes Manchester United fans can play a pivotal role in their derby fixture against Man City this weekend.
Nigerian forward Ighalo is set to experience his first taste of the Manchester derby when United host Pep Guardiola’s side on Sunday afternoon.
The Red Devils know another win this week could see them move up to fourth place in the Premier League as they look to close the gap on Chelsea after a fine run of form.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were backed to victory against Derby on Thursday night by some incredible vocal support, and Ighalo believes similar scenes this weekend could make the difference against City.
“They have been great, not only today, but since I came the support I have been getting from the fans is amazing,” he told MUTV after defeating Derby in the FA Cup.
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“I want to thank them for the support, not only for me, but for the team. Even though some games we have not played up to our level they have chanted, and I am very happy and I thank them.
“I want them to keep doing that. On Sunday it is going to be a massive game, they should cheer us to victory again. It is a big game, we are looking forward to that and make sure on Sunday we have a good result.”