Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is surprised by Paul Pogba's comments about seeing some of his players getting injured ahead of the derby.

Pogba's pending ban was gleefully received by some City fans after the France international earlier told the BBC's Football Focus he hoped their rivals would "get some very important players injured", as had been the case at United while the gap at the top widened.

Speaking after the West Ham game, Guardiola seemed bemused by such a sentiment.

"Did he say that? Hopefully we don't have injuries," the Catalan told a news conference as he began scratching his head.

"I would like it if Paul could play against us because I like to face the teams with the best players possible to see if we are able to beat them.

"In the end, I think it was an expression. I'm pretty sure he doesn't want other players to get injured."