Mancini plays down importance of derby against ‘title favourites’

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims there have been no nerves in the build-up to tonight’s crunch derby against Manchester United.

The two heavyweight title rivals meet at the Etihad Stadium in one of the biggest and most eagerly-anticipated matches in Premier League history.

With City trailing league leaders United by just three points going into the game, the stakes are high, but Mancini has continually played down his side’s chances.