
Manchester Derby is a 'battle for rights,' says England goalkeeping legend Karen Bardsley
CNN
The upcoming FA Cup 5th round clash between archrivals Manchester United and Manchester City will be a "battle for rights," veteran goalkeeper Karen Bardsley says.
"It does get a little spicy, you know?" the Manchester City keeper told Connect the World's Becky Anderson in Dubai this week.
The two teams will meet on Sunday at Leigh Sports Village, a 12,000 capacity stadium, in what will be their second encounter in a fortnight. Recent derbies have been a "celebration of where women's football has come," Bardsley said, remembering fondly a 2019 game at City's Etihad stadium which drew a crowd of 30,000 people.

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