Liverpool veteran James Milner believes Manchester United will be motivated for Wednesday night's derby clash with Manchester City.

United host their neighbours only a few days after being thrashed 4-0 by Everton.

"I won't watch the game," Milner told Sky Sports. "Obviously you need to know what's happened as the result has a big impact on us.

"Manchester United aren't having the best of times at the moment but after the result the other day [against Everton] - I'm sure they'll want to respond to that.

"It'll be an interesting game for sure but it's not one that I'll probably watch.

"I think I've got a charity meeting tonight so I'll be well away from the box. I'm sure I'll get messages and things like that.

"If the phone is deathly quiet I'll know City are doing well.

"We just want to concentrate on our business. That's what we can control. We can't control United or City.

"From a football fan's point of view, knowing what a big club Manchester United is, you'd expect them to respond after a 4-0, but I can't control that.

"I'm sure it'll be a great game to watch. Manchester derbies are always special, I've been lucky enough to play in a few."