Lescott´s cautious plan for Young

29 April 2012 15:14

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott will be cautious in Monday's derby to ensure he is not Ashley Young's next victim.

The Manchester United winger has been criticisedin recent weeks after he won penalties in spectacular fashion against Aston Villa and QPR - incidents that have labelled as a diver.

City host United on Monday, needing a vital victory tosend them to the top of the Premier League on goal difference.

But Lescott believes the former Villa wide man will be effectively untouchable during the encounter.

Lescott told the Sunday Mirror: "You have to adapt to every striker you come up against – and Ashley (Young) is no different.

"A lot has been made of what has happened with Ashley in United's last few games, but if you don't make contact with him then he can't go down.

"I don't think he will go down without contact. He is feeling the defender and making the most of it.

"I'd like to think we would get the same decision if it happened to one of our players.

"In every team, players are taught to win penalties as long as they stay within the rules of the game. We're no different."