Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is happy to be back in Manchester this week.

The former Manchester United defender is preparing to face Manchester City tonight in the Champions League.

"It's really great to be back and I'm very excited to be here, where I spent three years.

"The people here are magnificent and they way they live and breathe football with such passion is fantastic. I was here with a club which historically, is among the top three clubs in the world. Coming here, to this great stadium is always a nice experience, and obviously it's a great chance to beat Manchester United's big rivals."