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EXCLUSIVEFormer Man City star Steph Houghton reveals Manchester derby 'was always the first fixture she used to look for' - as Pep Guardiola's struggling side get ready to host United in crucial clash

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Lioness legend and Manchester City icon Steph Houghton is no stranger to the intensity and high stakes of a Manchester derby.

Manchester City host their noisy neighbours at the Etihad in the Premier League this weekend, with the winners vying for much more than just three much needed points for both teams.

'It's not just about one game and three points. It's bragging rights for the rest of the year and rest of the season,' Houghton, who retired from playing last season after a decade at City, tells Mail Sport.

'When I joined Man City and I watched the men's team play United, you knew how big the game was.