Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola are two managers whose main character traits are perfectionism and precision.
Guardiola, being the overarching figure of the Etihad Stadium, has enjoyed the delights of his Blues side significantly more than his neighbour at Old Trafford.
Seeing Manchester City’s magnificent start to the Premier League season stretch all the way into early December, only dropping two points throughout the campaign, is a sign of the influence and control that the Spaniard has over the club.
Jose Mourinho is jubilant with his side’s more recent victories, including an impressive 3-1 defensive display against Arsenal and a 4-2 rout of an in-form Watford team.
For Mourinho’s side, this will act as a huge opportunity to reclaim lost ground over their noisy neighbours, with a victory clawing the lead down to just five points.
Here are five things to look out for in the crucial Manchester derby.
