Pep Guardiola 'targeted Lisandro Martinez in the Manchester derby demolition - but NOT because of his 5ft 9in height - with the City boss using Erling Haaland to preoccupy the United defender and leave space for fellow hat-trick hero Phil Foden'

Pep Guardiola reportedly made targeting Lisandro Martinez a big part of his game-plan heading into the Manchester derby at the weekend, but not because of the reason most fans would expect.

City dominated their rivals at the Etihad, taking a 4-0 into half-time before ultimately winning 6-3.

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both bagged hat-tricks and both were part of the plan to exploit Martinez.

Goin into the game Martinez's height was a concern for United fans with the Argentine up against the towering Haaland.