article_snippet.sent: Manchester United host their 'noisy neighbours' at Old Trafford sitting third in the table - one point and place above their bitter rivals with seven games remaining.
article_snippet.sent: It is the first time since November 23, 2013 that the Red Devils are ahead of Manchester City in the Premier League table after having played the same number of matches in a campaign.
article_snippet.sent: Louis van Gaal's side are on a run of five consecutive league wins - which includes scalps over top four rivals Tottenham and Liverpool last month.
article_snippet.sent: Victory doesn't last long enough,' the 23-year-old told MUTV after Louis van Gaal's side win over Aston Villa. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the Premier League on SaturdayÂ .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Man Utd host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Red Devils have won Red Devils last five league matches to move into third place .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Manchester United end 499-day wait over Manchester City .
  
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