article_snippet.sent: Underdogs City need show of strength .
article_snippet.sent: It is almost four years to the day since Underdogs City struck a huge psychological blow in the battle to be top dogs in town.
article_snippet.sent: It says everything for what was achieved back then at Wembley that City won six of the eight derbies that followed.
article_snippet.sent: Even when Manchester United won the title in 2013, there was a feeling that it was down to unrest behind the scenes with Roberto Mancini rather than the brilliance of Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad.
article_snippet.sent: There is a similar feel about Sunday’s meeting at Old Trafford but this time Underdogs City are vulnerable.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester United, having won their last five Barclays Premier League fixtures, are firm favourites and will feel confident of finally ending their neighbours’ title aspirations.
article_snippet.sent: If Louis van Gaal’s side win, the ramifications for Underdogs City could be serious.
article_snippet.sent: There is no doubt Manchester United will spend big again in the summer and, with the full implications of Financial Fair Play kicking in, Manchester United might be able to recruit the players that Underdogs City need.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester United will certainly fancy Manchester United chances but Manchester United should not take anything for granted.
article_snippet.sent: If Underdogs City want to send a message to United — and for next season
article_snippet.sent: Underdogs City have relished having Manchester United in Kompany and Toure shade.