Manchester City will attempt to celebrate a landmark game for Pep Guardiola by securing a fourth consecutive win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.
The eagerly awaited derby will be Guardiola s 500th match as a top-flight manager in an incredible trophy-laden career.
Of more importance for the City boss will be claiming a victory that would leave the champions only two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, who face a derby of their own at Tottenham on Sunday.
The Red Devils were hammered 6-3 when the two sides met at the Etihad Stadium in October, with Guardiola s men having done the double over their fierce rivals last season.
Fourth-placed United are flying under Erik ten Hag, though, and a win over City – who suffered a shock…