Jose Mourinho has stoked Tensions Ahead of Sundays Derby

A little bit of wind and they fall - Mourinho makes Manchester City diving claim

Jose Mourinho has stoked tensions ahead of Sunday's derby at Old Trafford by accusing Manchester City players of diving.

Speaking on Friday, opposite number Pep Guardiola commented upon a "correct" and "friendly" relationship between the two managers since their arrival in Manchester last year – somewhat at odds with the tempestuous feuding that marked their respective spells at Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Earlier this week, Mourinho suggested Guardiola lied about playmaker David Silva being a doubt for this weekend's clash. Silva has since been declared fit to face United.

Now the Portuguese has seemingly made another attempted to reopen old wounds with a far more provocative pre-match comment, stating that City's attacking players "lose balance very easily".

"They defend well, they react well to the moment they lose the ball. They have a good dynamic in attack," he said.

"They have creative movements, amazing players, a fantastic coach.

"They have lots of good things. If you ask me one thing that I don't like a lot, it's that they lose balance very easily. A little bit of wind and they fall."

City have won four penalties this season, more than any other side in the Premier League.