The Big Preview: Manchester United vs Manchester City

So the day finally arrives. After months of waiting, the media's saliva glands will have been working overtime during the past seven days as they contemplate this fixture. We think we might just hide from the incessant avalanche of hype that is likely to hit unprecedented levels within the coming hours until kick-off.

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Too early in the season to tell us anything decisive, but never too early to be enjoyed - all over the world thanks to a multi-time zone friendly kick-off time.

As all good derbies should be, it's almost impossible to predict - and all we know for sure is that with 100% starts behind both teams, something's got to give.

The last time Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola met was in the 2013 Uefa Super Cup. Guardiola's Bayern managed to overcome Chelsea 3-2 on penalties following a 2-2 draw after extra-time.

Mourinho will be hoping to try and salvage his dismal record of three wins in 16 games against Guardiola.

The Last 5 - Manchester United

Premier League - Hull 0-1 Man Utd

Premier League - Man Utd 2-0 Southampton

Premier League - Bournemouth 1-3 Man Utd

Community Shield - Leicester 1-2 Man Utd

FA Cup Final - Crystal Palace 1-2 Man Utd

The Last 5 - Manchester City

Premier League - Man City 3-1 West Ham

Champions League - Man City 1-0 Steaua Buc

Premier League - Stoke 1-4 Man City

Champions League - Steaua Buc 0-5 Man City

Premier League - Man City 2-1 Sunderland

Stat Attack

- After losing four Premier League Manchester derbies in a row, Manchester United are unbeaten in their last three against City (W2 D1).

- The Citizens failed to score in both Manchester derbies last season. They've not failed to score in three consecutive league meetings with Man Utd since October 1995 (a run of four).

- The Red Devils have lost three of their last five home league meetings with Man City (W1 D1), more than they'd lost in the previous 29 (W15 D12 L2).

Teams News - Manchester United

Manchester United pair Luke Shaw and Henrikh Mkhitaryan have overcome minor injuries in time for Saturday's derby.

Antonio Valencia is also available after international duty, giving United a clean bill of health.

Teams News - Manchester City

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero begins a three-game ban but Bacary Sagna should be in contention after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan are now fit and may make their debuts, as could goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

Our Prediction - 2-2 - Leave your prediction as a comment below!

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