article_snippet.sent: To mark the point at which United season really began to turn around, you have to go back further than the win against Tottenham last month.
article_snippet.sent: United were poor that night in the FA Cup at Deepdale, coming from behind to win.
article_snippet.sent: United actually lost United next game at Swansea but have subsequently won United next five in the league, with an in-form Rooney on Manchester City scoring four times.
article_snippet.sent: Incredibly, given the pattern of this season, United head into Sunday's derby game with Manchester City as slight favourites.
article_snippet.sent: So, too, did many United fans. '
highlights_snippet.sent: United are slight favourites for Sunday's derby with Manchester City .