Manchester United and Manchester City are locking horns in a sumptuous derby tonight. This is a showdown that has all to play for as both sides will not only be battling for maximum points but bragging rights as well.

This match, set to be played Etihad, attracts high stakes owing to the rivalry of the two teams and their aspirations.  Manchester City have been on an incredible run of form registering a ridiculous winning streak running past 18 games with a substantial number of clean sheets. They top the table with a commanding lead of 14 points after garnering 65 points in 27 games. Manchester United on the other hand have enjoyed splendid performances away from Old Trafford and have maintained their grip on top four, if not the league title that seems to be heading to their neighbours.

The Red Devils sit second in the log with 51 points. They cannot afford a slip because any eventuality of the sort would allow third-placed Leicester City to hop to second and perhaps fourth-placed Chelsea to reduce their point difference to one.

A win for Man United will only reduce Manchester City’s lead to 11 points with 10 games to go.

Team news

Manchester City will be looking forward for inspiration from Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden who ran riot against Liverpool.

Manchester United, having drawn 0-0 with Chelsea will find a way to bounce back in a big game. But they will need to plug a hole in midfield left by Paul Pogba. Eyes will be on Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay, Marcus Rashford and Edinson Cavani up front.