Mangala: "The team did not work well, but statistics said that more games were won when I played [at City] than when not playing."

Mangala: "I talked with Pep, but there were many players and he told me that he understood that I wanted to play and had no problems."

Bacary Sagna declares himself fit for Manchester derby after hamstring injury.

Saturday’s Manchester derby is set to be the most expensive football match in history. [Sun]

Despite his agent's comments, Yaya Toure wants to prove himself to Pep Guardiola this year and earn a new contract at City. [Daily Mail]

Toure has vowed to do everything in his powers to convince Guardiola that he can still make an impact in the first team. [Daily Mail]

Mancini: "We [Inter] had almost sealed Yaya's purchase a year ago, then he preferred not to betray Manchester City, where I took him."

Mancini: "Toure, like Ibra, is one of those players who can make the difference, who can change the outcome of a season by themselves."

City are willing to let Joe Hart leave the club for a ‘considerate’ transfer fee – as a thank you for his years of service. [Sun]

City will allow Hart to seal a move away on a cheaper deal next summer, along with giving him a hefty severance package. [Sun]

man, iheanacho should start

sane as a winger should be perfect alongside sterling

City vs. United recent Premier League head-to-head record (last 5 games - W2 D1 L2): 3-0, 1-0, 2-4, 0-0, 0-1

Jose Mourinho tells the press that Aguero's absence "makes it more difficult" as City's plans up-front are unpredictable now.

Mourinho reveals Romero and Rojo had a long route home from international duty, while City paid for direct flights for Zaba, Otamendi, etc.

Mourinho says his relationship with Pep is "not a problem" and describes him as a "very good manager". No hostilities.

Pep reveals that Claudio Bravo and Leroy Sané are fit to play tomorrow. Gundogan is 'much better', while Kompany is fit but won't be risked.

Pep says he wants City to control the game tomorrow and they know exactly how they will play against United.

Pep says he will gladly have a glass of wine with Mourinho after tomorrow's game, if he is invited.

Pep on Mourinho: "I have a lot of respect for him. I always try to learn from all my colleagues and I learn from him as well."

Pep: "Yesterday I had dinner in a restaurant and the people were polite, United fans say hi, the City fans hug me!"