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Kings of Manchester: Who will reign when United and City clash?

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Kings of Manchester: Who will reign when United and City clash?

Elliot Anderson called Manchester City the 'Kings of Manchester' but will United dethrone their local rivals at Old Trafford this weekend? Watch Man Utd vs Man City live on Sky Sports from 4pm on Sunday; kick-off 4.30pm.

That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Is Anderson right? Does City's huge recent success mean they rule the roost? Or are Manchester United still No 1?

Anderson was asked about the Manchester derby during an interview with Manchester City's official club website this summer.

"It's one of the biggest derbies in the world and for as long as I've known Manchester, City have been the kings of Manchester," Anderson said.

"It'll be a great fixture and I can't wait to be involved in something like that."

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says Anderson's verdict rings true in recent years.

"Probably the reason why Elliot said that was that he grew up in the last 15 years, Manchester City were unbelievable with what they achieved. It's normal Elliot said that," said Maresca.

"If you go back, then it's a different picture but when he grew up Manchester City were dominant."

Speaking in an interview with Sky Sports , Maresca outlined the importance of these Manchester match-ups to all involved.

"It's special because it's two teams in the same city. It's special for the fans, the club, for everyone," said Maresca.

"I'm very excited. These are the games I like. These are the games we want. We know it's going to be a tough game. Since Michael [Carrick] took over they're doing a fantastic job. We can show respect in the derby by trying to be ourself and go there to try to win."

Michael Carrick was a Manchester United player when City were labelled "noisy neighbours" by former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson in 2009. But the current United head coach says City's subsequent Premier League wins and triumphs in the derby have ramped up the rivalry.

Speaking to Sky Sports , Carrick said: "When I first came to the club, to be honest, it wasn't like it is now.

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