Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has made it very clear that he is hoping his former club will beat Manchester City on Sunday.

But he couldn't resist heaping some praise on their opposition.

Or rather, admitting that watching Pep Guardiola - or, the "bald guy" as he calls him - utilising 'total football' gives him a "hard on".

Cantona won four Premier League titles in five years at Old Trafford, and is considered one of the most influential players to have ever pulled on the red jersey.

Eric Cantona is hoping Manchester United win the derby (
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But his career was not without controversy - meaning his latest comments on the Manchester derby are very true to form.

Speaking ahead of Sunday's grudge match on Eurosport's Facebook page, the Frenchman said: "On one side, my heart was, is, and will forever be beating for United.

We're sure Pep Guardiola will be delighted with the compliment (
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"On the other side, there is this bald guy whose vision of 'total football' gives me a f****** hard on.

"A defence genius Mourinho against an offense genius Guardiola. Borg vs McEnroe. Who do you choose? Come on United!"

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