After last week’s half-term report on Manchester United, it’s time to scrutinise their neighbours and bitter rivals Manchester City, the team most people believe will reclaim the title from the red side of town.

ASSISTANT manager David Platt believes Manchester City can re-establish their title credentials against Wigan at the DW Stadium on Monday after a run of only one win in five games.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has dismissed Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini’s claim that he influenced the sending off of Vincent Kompany yesterday.

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