Manchester Derby is a 'battle for rights,' says England goalkeeping legend Karen Bardsley

By Eoin McSweeney and Becky Anderson, CNN

Updated 1145 GMT (1945 HKT) February 26, 2022

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(CNN)The upcoming FA Cup 5th round clash between archrivals Manchester United and Manchester City will be a «battle for rights,» veteran goalkeeper Karen Bardsley says.

«It does get a little spicy, you know?» the Manchester City keeper told Connect the World's Becky Anderson in Dubai this week.The two teams will meet on Sunday at Leigh Sports Village, a 12,000 capacity stadium, in what will be their second encounter in a fortnight. Recent derbies have been a «celebration of where women's football has come,» Bardsley said, remembering fondly a 2019 game at City's Etihad stadium which drew