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Man City midfielder Fernando up for derby debut

Manchester City midfielder Fernando is up for his first Manchester derby.

City host Manchester United tomorrow.

"We know that every time we talk about a derby, there is always a high expectation," Fernando told City's website. "We always feel the butterflies in our stomach.

"The atmosphere is always that of expectation and there are some nerves. I can't wait for the game to start.

"This will be my first derby and I hope we can win. There is a big competition here.

"It means a lot to the fans; therefore we know we must win it for them so we will do our very best to reward them with a victory."

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