article_snippet.sent: Can Manuel Pellegrini survive a derby loss?
article_snippet.sent: Defeat to cross-town rivals would push chairman Khaldoon al Mubarak closer to pressing the termination button though.
article_snippet.sent: Manuel Pellegrini (centre) is a man under-pressure at Manchester City and a defeat to their rivals is unthinkable .
article_snippet.sent: A victory would inject some happiness into what seems a rather glum situation, and reignite ambitions to finish second, possible saving Manuel Pellegrini from the axe.
article_snippet.sent: Would victory dispel any lingering doubts about Louis Van Gaal?
article_snippet.sent: Three successive wins on the bounce against opposition the stature of Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City would underline Louis Van Gaal
article_snippet.sent: Louis Van Gaal has had Louis Van Gaal critics this season but Manchester United performances are proving Manchester United's performances wrong .
highlights_snippet.sent: Under-pressure Manuel Pellegrini can't afford to lose the clash .
  