Pep dismisses favourites’ tag

BARCELONA manager Pep Guardiola has warned his side will be punished if they go into their clash with Manchester United over confident.

The Catalans have swept away all before them this season but Guardiola warns that Alex Ferguson’s side will be formidable opponents.

Guardiola declared: “I would feel very presumptuous if I felt we were favourites against a team like Manchester United, who have played in three of the last four Champions League finals and in a game we are going to play in London. If my players feel they are favourites, I’ll tell them they are more mistaken than ever.