Pep: Ibrahimovic is one of the best players

Manchester United and Manchester City are provocating each other ahead of Saturday's game.  

Ibrahimovic called Guardiola a "coward" when he talked about his time at Barcelona and their differences but Pep isn't thinking of fighting back. He praises the Swede instead.

The Spaniard knows perfectly that the 34-year-old knows how to play football on a high level. He respects him a lot since he influenced the football world.

Furthermore he said: "He's one of the best players and of course the best players impact the way they arrive in the clubs with the talent immediately. Some players have to understand the league - the best players do it quickly and he's one of the best ones".

He also talked about his rivalry with Mourinho and said that most of it is exaggerated by the media and added: "I have a lot of respect for Mourinho," he said. "I always try to learn from all of my colleagues - it's the same with him".