article_snippet.sent: Following a comprehensive 3-1 victory against Aston Villa, Louis van Gaal's sees next Sunday's derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford as important in the battle to finish runners-up.
article_snippet.sent: But having been given the task of qualifying for the top-four when Louis van Gaal's replaced David Moyes last summer, David Moyes is not letting complacency risk success, though Rivals Liverpool's 4-1 defeat against Arsenal on Satuday lunchtime puts United firmly in pole position.
article_snippet.sent: However, Louis van Gaal's also sees the derby as an opportunity to push United's claims for a top-two finish.
article_snippet.sent: the derby is a game for the higher places.
article_snippet.sent: the derby are likely to be champions but you have to keep on putting pressure.
article_snippet.sent: United, is a different game to this one against Aston Villa.
article_snippet.sent: United shall not come with such a defensive strategy.
article_snippet.sent: We have seen the same with Tottenham and Liverpool.
article_snippet.sent: Rooney battles with Aston Villa Aston Villa ace Jores Okore during Saturday's victory at Old Trafford .
highlights_snippet.sent: Manchester United beat Aston Villa to secure an eight-point cushion .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Louis van Gaal's side currently sit third a point ahead of Manchester City .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Rivals Liverpool find themselves in fifth following themselves defeat to Arsenal .
  