Manchester City have not beaten Manchester United at home for over three years. Under Pep Guardiola, they have only secured derby bragging rights at the Etihad once in six meetings.
On Sunday, that trend must change if Guardiola wants to guide City to another Premier League title, with previous title challenges slightly derailed by defeats against their biggest rivals.
City know they are far superior to United in recent years - the league tables and contrasting trophy cabinets will illustrate that - but when it comes to head-to-head meetings, Guardiola appears to have a blind spot when it comes to derby day.