That’s the verdict of former Liverpool star and BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson.

United are second in the table having picked up 35 points from their opening 15 Premier League fixtures of the campaign.

They’re already eight adrift of Pep Guardiola’s men though and could be knocked out of the title race this weekend.

United won just one of their Manchester derby encounters with City last season.

Lawrenson reckons Jose Mourinho’s side will come out on top this time around though.

"Paul Pogba is out for Manchester United and, while it looks like David Silva will be fit for City, they have a worry over their captain Vincent Kompany,” Lawrenson told BBC Sport, after predicting a 2-1 United win.

"That doubt over Kompany is part of the reason I am predicting City's first defeat of the season.

"I just think United have hit a run of form, and their win at Arsenal last week was very comfortable and impressive.

"If Kompany is missing, that will give United more opportunities from set-pieces and, although City will create plenty of chances themselves, David de Gea is obviously in such fine form in goal for Jose Mourinho's side.

"The key will be what Mourinho tries tactically. You know he will have a plan, and he will have had a team in mind for the past three or four matches too.

"So Pogba's suspension is a blow for him as far as that is concerned, but I just have a feeling United will go and beat City, in not a particularly good game.

"I think the atmosphere at Old Trafford will be ramped up for this one.

"Yes, there have been plenty of times recently when United have been below City in the table when they have played them.

"But City have done so well this season, and that is something United are not really used to. That will add an edge to things."