Zlatan fires warning to City's Bravo ahead of Manchester derby

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has told Manchester City's anticipated debutant Claudio Bravo that he needs all the practice possible ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby.

The veteran Manchester United striker started his English move in characteristically prolific style, fashioning three goals in his first three Premier League outings, and now has his eyes firmly fixed on exposing the new goalkeeper of the Red Devils' hated rival.

The outspoken Swede accompanied the video with the message: "Welcome to Manchester! Here's some training gear, you're gonna need it. See you Saturday. #MUFC #ManchesterDerby A-Z Sportswear"

While Ibrahimovic suggested the narrative lies between him, 34, and City's 33-year-old Chilean, the script may instead be with the youngsters. Marcus Rashford has staked a claim to Jose Mourinho for a starting role after scoring a hat trick on his England Under-21 bow Tuesday, while Nigerian teenager Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to deputise for the suspended Sergio Aguero in leading City's attacking line.

After a four-game losing streak against its foe, United has the upper hand in the subsequent three matches with seven points from a possible nine.