Julia Roberts Manchester United

The Man City manager recalled at length the American actress' 2016 trip to Old Trafford after winning in the Champions League.

[City](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) putting seven goals past the German side in Manchester on Tuesday night and [Erling Haaland](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erling-haaland) helping himself to five to break yet more records in the competition was not enough to satisfy the Catalan coach on the night. [United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) have since capitalised on these comments and poked further fun at their cross-city rivals. "Throwing it back to when Julia Roberts visited Old Trafford," the club posted on their social media channels on Wednesday morning. While his side may have again progressed to the [Champions League](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/uefa-champions-league) quarter-finals and are favourites to win it for the first time, the boss was clear he already considers himself to have failed for an entirely different reason. [All the latest United news and views](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) [Casemiro ban gives final chance for struggling United star to earn spot in Erik ten Hag's plans](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-transfers-casemiro-mctominay-26471718) ['I am thrilled' - Juan Mata announces Manchester return with a twist](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-mata-manchester-festival-26468704) [Meet the former United trialist who was man of the match against Real Madrid](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-transfer-luiz-felipe-26457500?int_source=nba) [Ten Hag could hand out a United debut in Europa League fixture vs Real Betis](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-team-news-betis-26468971) [Michael Carrick](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/michael-carrick). [Sir Alex Ferguson](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/sir-alex-ferguson) winning titles after titles. [Guardiola](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/pep-guardiola) admitted that [Julia Roberts](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/julia-roberts), whom he professed is one of his three idols, attending [Old Trafford](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/old-trafford) for a [Premier League](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) match against [West Ham United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/west-ham-united-fc) and not paying a similar visit to City approaching seven years ago continues to eat away at him. [Guardiola insists he is a 'failure' at City because Julia Roberts went to watch United](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-city-guardiola-julia-roberts-26474502) “She went to visit Man United, she didn't come to see us, so that's why even if I win the Champions League, we will not be compared because of the fact that Julia Roberts came to Manchester and didn't come to see us - my idol." Explaining how he interpreted the 2016 trip, Guardiola explained during his press conference: "Julia Roberts came to Manchester, not in the 80s and 90s when [United] were with Manchester United have poked fun at Pep Guardiola following comments made by the Manchester City manager about the American actress Julia Roberts after their Champions League victory over RB Leipzig.

Man United have made an amusing response to Pep Guardiola's bizarre claim that he will always be a 'failure' at Man City because his idol Julia Roberts ...

That's why even if I win the Champions League it will not compare for the fact that Julia Roberts came to Manchester and didn't come to see us. 'And she went to visit Man United. [The Spaniard still bemoans the fact that his idol Julia Roberts visited Old Trafford](/sport/football/article-11860961/Pep-Guardiola-reveals-FAILURE-idol-Julia-Roberts-snubbed-Man-City.html) [Manchester United](/sport/teampages/manchester-united.html) have made an amusing response to Pep Guardiola's bizarre claim that he will always be a 'failure' at [Manchester City](/sport/teampages/manchester-city.html) because his idol [Julia Roberts](/tvshowbiz/julia-roberts/index.html) once [visited Old Trafford instead of the Etihad](/sport/football/article-11860961/Pep-Guardiola-reveals-FAILURE-idol-Julia-Roberts-snubbed-Man-City.html).

You might be able to make an educated guess of two of the three idols Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he has -- basketball star Michael Jordan ...

“He is a gift to all of us. “If he achieves this milestone at 22, his life will be boring!” Guardiola said. That’s why even if I win the Champions League it will not compare for the fact that Julia Roberts came to Manchester and didn’t come to see us. She was photographed on the Old Trafford pitch after the game while her kids kicked a ball around. “And she went to visit Manchester United,” continued Guardiola as he warmed to his theme. “She came in the period where we were better than United, in these four or five years, right?”

Manchester United have provided a hilarious response on social media to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's weird rant featuring Julia Roberts.

That's why even if I win the Champions League it will not compare for the fact that Julia Roberts came to Manchester and didn't come to see us. A truly vintage game in front of such an esteemed guest. "I am a failure in the Champions League. "And she went to visit Man Utd. "I have three idols in my life. She came in the period where we were better than United, in these four or five years, right?

Manchester United's social media team delivered a tongue-in-cheek response to Pep Guardiola's rant about Julia Roberts not visiting Manchester City.

All you need to know](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ted-lasso-season-3-release-date-cast--how-to-watch/r0gp75badwbg1sonoez07otry) She came in the period where we were better than United, in these four or five years, right?" Doubling down after branding himself a failure, he harked back to Julia Roberts' visit to England in 2016 and the Hollywood actress's decision to spend time with Jose Mourinho's United instead of his City team, while referring to her as one of his three idols in life.

Pep Guardiola used Hollywood actress Julia Roberts to reiterate that he has failed with Manchester City for not yet winning them the Champions League.

And after such a [dominant display against RB Leipzig](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-city-player-ratings-rb-leipzig-erling-haaland-kevin-de-bruyne/bltd4265dee46807ed4), they have undoubtedly earmarked themselves as favourites. That's why even if I win the Champions League it will not compare for the fact that Julia Roberts came to Manchester and didn't come to see us. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Despite Guardiola's sarcasm surrounding the actress, he showed an awareness of the pressure on him to bring City European success. WHAT THEY SAID: "I am a failure in the Champions League," Guardiola told reporters: "If I win the Champions League three times in a row I will be a failure. She came in the period where we were better than United, in these four or five years, right?" Julia Roberts was included on his list as the Spanish manager recalled her making a trip to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United back in 2016.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola went off on one after a 7-0 win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League last night.

That’s why even if I win the Champions League it will not compare for the fact that Julia Roberts came to Manchester and didn’t come to see us. “I am a failure in the Champions League. So, with all of that in mind, it was a good night for Guardiola…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola went off on a Julia Roberts-inspired tangent when describing his and the club's inability to win the Champions League.

That's why even if I win the Champions League it will not compare for the fact that Julia Roberts came to Manchester and didn't come to see us. "And she went to visit Man Utd. "I am a failure in the Champions League. She came in the period where we were better than United, in these four or five years, right? "I have three idols in my life. These are my three idols.

Pep Guardiola used Hollywood actress Julia Roberts to reiterate that he has failed with Manchester City for not yet winning them the Champions League.

And after such a [dominant display against RB Leipzig](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-city-player-ratings-rb-leipzig-erling-haaland-kevin-de-bruyne/bltd4265dee46807ed4), they have undoubtedly earmarked themselves as favourites. That's why even if I win the Champions League it will not compare for the fact that Julia Roberts came to Manchester and didn't come to see us. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Despite Guardiola's sarcasm surrounding the actress, he showed an awareness of the pressure on him to bring City European success. WHAT THEY SAID: "I am a failure in the Champions League," Guardiola told reporters: "If I win the Champions League three times in a row I will be a failure. She came in the period where we were better than United, in these four or five years, right?" Julia Roberts was included on his list as the Spanish manager recalled her making a trip to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United back in 2016.

Manchester United have trolled Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola over the time that Hollywood actress Julia Roberts visited Old Trafford.

She came in the period where we were better than United, in these four or five years, right?” I have three idols in my life. “If I win the Champions League three times in a row I will be a failure.