Tomorrow night sees the final Manchester Derby of the season at Old Trafford. United have a 15 point lead and if win tomorrow night they can definitely think about putting one hand on the trophy in city's possession.
Since the City takeover the derby has gone up a notch or two in terms of competing for trophies as city broke there long drought with the FA cup win in 2011 and the Premiership last season. United with only the premiership to play for after the FA cup exit last week has seen a United team determined to wrestle the crown from City.
Currently on 25 wins from 30 games, United relentless pursuit has almost seen them disappear out of sight and tomorrows match should be a perfect opportunity to do that and also fro the fans to avenge that 1-6 reversal last season.
The teams have played each other 164 times with City winning 46 and United winning 69 with the last win in December where a injury time winner by RVP won the game 3-2. United should have a full compliment of staff with Wayne Rooney likely to play and looking to score again to become the all time leading scorer in the Manchester Derby (he currently shares with Franny Lee and Joe Hayes of City)
Old Trafford is the venue and United have a strong record against City winning 32 games to City 16 with 25 draws. The derby has had some special moments over the years with the 2009-10 season seeing United winning 3 Derby's all with last minute goals! City have had the share with the 6-1 win last season and a Wembley win in the FA cup winning season.
City possibly keeping one eye on Sunday week for the FA cup semi final against Chelsea so United will need to go for it from the start and put city under pressure. I am looking forward to the game and the atmosphere should be a great occasion with the realisation that United could clinch there 20th title.
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