Luke Shaw has vowed to turn Manchester RED as Man United take on Man City in the derby

LUKE SHAW says Manchester will be red this weekend.

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United face City in the derby on Sunday in the late kick off.

And, having overtaken their rivals, United go into the game as favourites.

Louis van Gaal's side beat Aston Villa at home on Saturday while City slipped up to Crystal Palace on Monday, seeing United move ahead of Manuel Pellegrini's side for the first time this season.

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Luke Shaw wants to turn Manchester red

And Luke Shaw hopes they can build on their point lead.

He tweeted: "Huge game this weekend!! Hopefully Manchester will be RED on Sunday!!"

Shaw signed for United in the summer in a deal worth up to £32m.

He has struggled for injury and didn't make the squad for the Villa game but hopes to be fit enough for the bench on Sunday.

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