Eric Bailly has credited Jose Mourinho with convincing him that Manchester United were a better transfer option than Barcelona and Manchester City. While the Manchester derby used to be one that used to decide which way the Premier League title would go, this time it would be about who makes the top four of the league. Actually, the style with which City have played on occasion can also be considered as a source of satisfaction, as well as a sign of progress.
As the days grow longer, however, the prospects of a successful end to the season appear to be getting brighter.
The Sky Blues sit on 64 points, yet resurgent Manchester United and Arsenal sides are still within reaching distance - with all having six games left to play.
That said, he is unlikely to concede Thursday's derby quite so easily (not least because it is against fierce rival Pep Guardiola), and will still pick a very competitive team. It remains their longest run in the Premier League without a defeat since they went unbeaten for 29 games from April 11, 2010 through February 1, 2011.
However, when asked if they could be at Old Trafford next season, Mourinho said: "Of course they have".
"I don't know, I don't want to know".
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"For a club the size of Manchester United, the Europa League would be a great trophy to win".
"I always want players to be happy to choose their future and I think this is what is to happen".
Man United are experiencing something of a crisis at the centre of defence, with Marcos Rojo joining Chris Smalling and Phil Jones on the treatment table.
Striker Sergio Aguero has a better chance of featuring despite suffering a knock in the same game, while only match fitness is holding fellow forward Gabriel Jesus back.
Manchester City have only lost one of their 15 home league games this season, but only neighbours Man Utd (9) have drawn more home games than them in the top flight this season (6). Maybe he was a bit lucky in his managerial career before but every game you play here is tough.
"We saw Liverpool lose at home against Crystal Palace and Palace have to come here after winning at Stamford Bridge, Anfield and at home against Arsenal".
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