Manchester City bid to pick up steam vs. Manchester United

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Manchester City and Manchester United enter Sunday's derby at Etihad Stadium in need of a positive result amid recent struggles.

City (8-4-3, 27 points) have won only once in their last 10 matches (1-7-2) in all competitions during a stunning slide that began at the end of October.

The league results have been marginally improved of late, with Pep Guardiola's side posting a 3-0