Manchester City vs Manchester United : 5 things to look forward to

So this could be it... the weekend when runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City can actually clinch the title.

If ever there were a time for Manchester City supporters to live up to Sir Alex Ferguson's description of them as "noisy neighbours," it is for Saturday's 176th derby against Manchester United at the Etihad.

Manchester City could win their third title in seven seasons and become the first side to clinch in the Premier League era after 32 matches with a win over their eternal rivals - which would better the previous standard set by Manchester United in the 2000-01 season.

Here are five things to look forward to from the Manchester derby.