Louis van Gaal believes Manchester City are favourites to win the derby at Old Trafford on Sunday.
City are without first-team stars Sergio Aguero and David Silva for the match against Manchester United this weekend.
But United manager Van Gaal, who had to endure a 3,200-mile round trip to Moscow in midweek, thinks his team are underdogs for the 170th meeting between the two sides.
The Dutchman said: "When you look at the facts they are first (in the league) so they are favourites, I think."
Source: PA
