James Milner reveals why he won’t watch the Manchester Derby tonight

Liverpool vice-captain James Milner expects Manchester United to bounce back from their 4-0 humiliation against Everton when they face Manchester City in the derby tonight.

A United win or draw would put the title race back in Liverpool’s hands, with many Reds supporters temporarily supporting their fiercest rivals on a crucial night in the season.

Milner, however, will not watch the match, though he will remain updated throughout.

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“I won’t watch the game,” Milner told Sky Sports. “Obviously you need to know what’s happened as the result has a big impact on us.

“Manchester United aren’t having the best of times at the moment but after the result the other day [against Everton] – I’m sure they’ll want to respond to that.

“It’ll be an interesting game for sure but it’s not one that I’ll probably watch.

“I think I’ve got a charity meeting tonight so I’ll be well away from the box. I’m sure I’ll get messages and things like that.

“If the phone is deathly quiet I’ll know City are doing well.

“We just want to concentrate on our business. That’s what we can control. We can’t control United or City.

“From a football fan’s point of view, knowing what a big club Manchester United is, you’d expect them to respond after a 4-0, but I can’t control that.

“I’m sure it’ll be a great game to watch. Manchester derbies are always special, I’ve been lucky enough to play in a few.”

He added: “I had good times at Manchester City, I enjoyed all of my time there and was lucky enough to win trophies.

“I wouldn’t say it was an added motivation [to beat them to the title], there’s probably added motivation because they’re such a good side and it’s so tough to beat them.

“To be up there challenging them, with the points total we have, shows what a strong team we are and how much we’ve improved.

“It’s good that we’re pushing them but we want to get over that line.”

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