Five reasons why Sir Alex Ferguson's staff were head and shoulders above the rest: 1. United's focus2. City's injuries3. Vidic and Ferdinand4. Mancini's bad summer5. Van Persie's impact6. Carrick's Emergence7. Hart's Wobbles8. Persistent City tensions9. Balotelli's form10. Strategies 17.55 Good night and thanks for joining me for live coverage of this (sort of, however not really anymore) big match between the two Manchester leaders. Around this time a year ago we were treated to a gloriously tight derby involving the two groups that has been settled with a Vincent Kompany header. That win gave City (almost) enough impetus to go on and win the name because of their late, late victory over Queens Park Rangers. We were eternally grateful to the fixture provides gods for drawing up a match late in the season which was both a derby sport and a subject decider. And when we all got a primary glance at the fixture list at the beginning of the we had another corker covered up.......but however season it looked that way have not been ended up by it. A combination of City's unimpressive form, United's staggering consistency and the goalscoring exploits of Robin van Persie have resulted in a 15-point distance between the two sides, meaning even an away win tonight is extremely unlikely to alter the destination of the Premier League title. A win for United will give them an 18-point stream at the most effective that could see them close the title prior to the end of the season and neutrals might experience a robbed at the lack of a decent title race. It may be a belter today a' targets, drama, bragging rights etc a' but when United lose they're going to need to go on one of the worst runs within their Premier League history to give tonight's result any meaning. Assured, as we almost are, that this result won't determine the title race, let's hope we're at the least addressed to a significant exhibition of basketball. And with that in your mind let's examine a match critique before we get going: MATCH SURVEY Staff News Wayne Rooney is defined to go back for Manchester United within their derby clash with Manchester City at Old Trafford on Monday. Rooney came back from international responsibility with a groin strain that has held him out of games against Sunderland and Chelsea but after time for training on Thursday, must certanly be included against Roberto Mancini's guys. Rafael (groin) can be fit, while Nemanja Vidic (straight back) and Jonny Evans (hamstring) are 50-50. Right-backs Micah Richards and Maicon (both leg) will be the only Manchester City participants absolutely ruled out. The match could get back in the coming weeks while midfielder Jack Rodwell (hamstring) could be near to making his recovery. Playmakers David Silva and Samir Nasri are both fully healthy after battling minor hits in last week's defeat of Newcastle and defender Matija Nastasic (base) results. Match Notes Eighteen months on from the 'demolition derby,' when City triumphed 6-1 at Old Trafford, United are able to avenge that humiliating defeat by extending their lead over the champions to 18 items with a win on Monday evening. Not since Blackburn concluded 21 points adrift of top spot in 1996 features a defending champion fallen so far behind the leaders while seeking to retain the concept, but City threat corresponding the Ewood Park club's unenviable figure when they let United to maneuver three points more forward. United appear leggy, but, so City could have a sting in the tail. Fit Notes Eighteen months on from the 'demolition derby,' when City triumphed 6-1 at Old Trafford, United are able to avenge that humiliating defeat by extending their lead over the champions to 18 points with a win on Monday morning. Perhaps not because Blackburn concluded 21 points adrift of top spot in 1996 includes a defending champion fallen so far behind the leaders while attempting to retain the name, but City danger corresponding the Ewood Park club's unenviable figure when they allow United to move three points more ahead. United appear leggy, nevertheless, so City might just have a sting in the tail. Betting: Home 11-10, Away 23-10, Draw 13-5. Statistic of the game: United took 42 points from a possible 45 at Old Trafford this year. Prediction: Manchester United 1 Manchester City 2.
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