The top of the table clash sees United try to keep their three point advantage over their rivals, but they have conceded goals aplenty.

"You see the goals against, we've lost 32 goals this season. I can't ever remember us losing so many goals before Christmas. I must say that. So it is a concern, there's no question about that. When you look at the side City could put out, with [Mario] Balotelli, [Edin] Dzeko … all really tall players, then it's going to be a really big challenge for us."