Manchester, September 12 (Daily Kiran) : Kobe Menu, the young midfielder for Manchester United, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Manchester Derby, a match he has always cherished. Since his days in the club’s academy, Menu has faced Manchester City regularly, creating a deep connection with this fierce rivalry.
Historically, both United and City have been dominant forces at the youth level, making this derby a crucial fixture for players like Menu from an early age. The upcoming match will mark the 199th encounter between the two teams. In an interview with ‘United Review,’ Menu stated, “This match means a lot to me. While in the academy, you play against City twice a season, and it’s always the biggest match. As a fan, you know this, and the coaches emphasize that it’s a significant rivalry, which makes me really excited.”
Menu has already enjoyed a memorable moment in his career against Manchester City. In the FA Cup final in 2024, he scored at Wembley Stadium, helping United secure a thrilling 2-1 victory. His outstanding performance earned him the title of ‘Player of the Match.’
Scoring in high-stakes matches like the FA Cup final against City makes the achievement even more special for Menu. He reflected, “It was a fantastic day. Scoring in a derby is incredible, but doing so in the FA Cup final is even more special, especially when you win. Yes, it’s a day I will never forget. Winning a trophy against your rivals in a stadium like Wembley is unbelievable.”
Menu also shared that he has kept some memorabilia from that unforgettable day. “I still have that bucket hat and some match scarves. Yes, I will always hold onto them.” Under the guidance of manager Michael Carrick, United aims to maintain their impressive home form in the derby this Sunday. Menu believes that their 2-0 victory over City in January was pivotal in building momentum for the season. “It definitely gave us a start and helped us gain momentum, which led to our win against Arsenal as well,” he said.
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