Midfielder Marouane Fellaini's career progression so far
The Red Devils tackle their long-standing rivals at Old Trafford on Sunday (4pm), knowing a win will tighten their grip on the Champions League spots.
United have lost their last three derbies against City, and Fellaini has stressed the need for the Red Devils to gain revenge.
"It's a massive game. It's the derby, so it will be intense for the players and the supporters," Fellaini told Match of the Day magazine.
It's a massive game. It's the derby, so it will be intense for the players and the supporters
Marouane Fellaini
"We want to play in the Champions League next season so we have to win in front of our supporters. We have to do everything to win."
Fellaini knows City counterpart Vincent Kompany from their time together spent on international duty with Belgium, and admits the City skipper is a tough opponent.
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Marouane Fellaini is desperate for United to reverse their recent poor record against City
He continued: "He's is a tough player and it's certainly a hard battle when we play against each other. It will be a good challenge but to win the game is the most important thing."
And Fellaini also believes Eden Hazard gets his vote for Player of the Year, adding: "Eden Hazard. It's true he is quick and has very strong legs, so he turns quickly.
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"It's hard to get the ball off him, but it's possible! Ha ha! He's a great player."
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