article_snippet.sent: But Louis van Gaal have hit form at the right time, while the current Premier League champions seem to have blown the current Premier League champions chances of retaining the current Premier League champions title after crushing defeats at Burnley and Crystal Palace.
article_snippet.sent: Since City beat United 1-0 last November, plenty of players have improved, some have faded, while both Louis van Gaal and Manuel Pellegrini have tinkered with some systems.
article_snippet.sent: Louis van Gaal (l) and Manuel Pellegrini's (r) sides are in contrasting form going into the Old Trafford clash .
article_snippet.sent: Manuel Pellegrini may opt for the more defensive Bacary Sagna, but Manuel Pellegrini should not do so if only so we can see Right back - Pablo Zabaleta renew acquaintances with Marouane Fellaini, who elbowed Manuel Pellegrini in the face last season.
article_snippet.sent: Should be coming into Manuel Pellegrini best years but appears to be going backwards.
article_snippet.sent: That said, would be some dip in form to see Manuel Pellegrini miss the cut.
article_snippet.sent: United's man-of-the-moment finally appears to be on the right side of Van Gaal after a sluggish start.
article_snippet.sent: March's player of the month two goals at Liverpool and understanding with Centre midfield - Ander Herrera have helped Man United launch what looked for a long time like an unlikely assault on second place.
highlights_snippet.sent: Manuel Pellegrini's side are in poor form ahead of Old Trafford clash .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Louis van Gaal has found a system to suit Louis van Gaal Man United squad .
  