Since Manchester City have been highly invester in, they have become a dominant force in the Premier League. Putting themselves ahead of their eternal rival, with whom they share city, or even above, the Manchester derby has been gaining in quality.
But this season it is a little different. This season will be the first in five that City are not going into the game as league leaders. Currently, Leicester and Liverpool are above them in the Premier League table.
However, there is usually a lot of fighting and battling for pride in these types of games, which are expected to be a real breakthrough at the Etihan Stadium. Both squads come in inconsistent form, although the locals will have the 'home factor' in their favour
The Red Devils came into the clash last season in sixth place. The team who have suffered a major fall is Guardiola's, who at this point last year were at the top of the Premier League standings.