article_snippet.sent: Manchester United go into the clash against Manchester City ahead of Falcao (left) and Antonio Valencia (second right) in the Premier League table for the first time since the Sir Alex Ferguson era, and victory at Old Trafford could see Falcao (left) and Antonio Valencia (second right) move four points clear of Manuel Pellegrini's side in fourth.
article_snippet.sent: With seven games to go, the two Manchester sides are battling out with Arsenal for second place in the Premier League, and hoping to stave off any potential surge into the Champions League positions from the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham, who linger in fifth and sixth respectively.
article_snippet.sent: City have won on the two Manchester sides last three visits to Old Trafford - the famous 6-1 in 2011/12, 2-1 in 2012/13 and 3-0 last season - which is a run Rooney and Co will be desperately hoping to bring to an end.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester United's captain was the last player to score a winner for Manchester United at home to Di Maria, Juan Mata, Falcao, Marcos Rojo and Ander Herrera rivals, striking a stunning overhead kick past Joe Hart in a 2-1 win on 2011.
article_snippet.sent: You play for Manchester United's, you want to win these derby games,' a run Rooney and Co told MUTV. '
article_snippet.sent: We want to give Manchester United's fans something to smile about when United fans go to work on Monday morning, We want United fans to be the ones to be able to give out the banter to Manchester City fans at work. '
article_snippet.sent: I think it's a very important game for Manchester United and Manchester ... for the fans and, for me, it's a massive game of pride.'
article_snippet.sent: a run Rooney and Co (centre) was the last player to score a winner for Manchester United against rivals City at Old Trafford in 2011 .
highlights_snippet.sent: Manchester United face Manchester City in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Manchester United haven't beaten Manchester City at home in the Premier League at Old Trafford since 2001, losing last three meetings .
  