Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has claimed that the Red Devils should be looking to "create some disruption" in Saturday's Manchester derby against Manchester City.

The two Manchester giants will enter this weekend's match off the back of three straight Premier League victories at the start of the 2016-17 campaign.

Neville has given an insight into the tactical side of the clash at Old Trafford and used the words "rhythm and disruption" when looking at what his former club could use to unnerve the Citizens.

"If I was in the United dressing room I'd be looking at the way Guardiola teams always play and I'd be thinking of disruption," Neville told Sky Sports News.

"Create some disruption. Slow the game down, win free-kicks, create spikes in the game, create an emotion in the crowd and disturb what City want to do because, ultimately, you can concentrate on your own game but when you're playing against a fantastic opponent you have to deal with them.

"United cannot let City build up that rhythm in the game, kill the crowd and control the possession. United will be better physically and they'll be hoping they can keep the crowd involved. Pep will always try and do something different but rhythm and disruption are the two words I'd use looking ahead to the game."

Neville, 41, represented Man United between 1991 and 2011, winning eight Premier League titles.