article_snippet.sent: Manchester United will be looking to end a run of four successive Manchester City derby defeats on Sunday when Manchester City make the short trip across town.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester United are currently one point ahead of local rivals Manchester City .
article_snippet.sent: Victory would strengthen United's grip on third place as Bragging rights would then be four points clear of Bragging rights 'noisy neighbours'.
article_snippet.sent: The fact that United and Manchester City are effectively battling for third position shows how disappointing United and City seasons have been.
article_snippet.sent: United's run of five straight league victories has moved United's run of five straight league victories above City, who have won just two of United's run of five straight league victories last seven games in all competitions.
article_snippet.sent: The fact that Manchester City have had the edge on United's run of five straight league victories rivals recently does not seem to bother Jose Mourinho though. '