Pearce plotting Old Trafford triumph

MANAGER of the month Stuart Pearce has vowed Manchester City will "have a go" at Manchester United in today's derby at Old Trafford as the Blues look to end a 31-year nightmare at the Theatre of Dreams.

Not since Denis Law backheeled his old club into the Second Division back in 1974 have the Blues supporters enjoyed any success at Old Trafford and their visits across the city generally end in the bitter pain of defeat.

But Pearce's installation as Kevin Keegan's managerial successor has led to a marked increase in expectation around Eastlands.