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Ryan Giggs and Louis van Gaal (AFP)
Ryan Giggs and Louis van Gaal (AFP)

London - Manchester United, buoyed by five successive Premier League victories, head into Sunday's derby against Manchester City a place and a point above their rivals and believing they are poised to restore red ascendancy in the city.

Champions City have won the last four league meetings against United, including a 1-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium in November, but their hopes of retaining the title have faded.

They have dropped down to fourth after four wins in 11 league games and trail leaders Chelsea by nine points.

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