Pep Guardiola and Erik ten Hag have both reiterated the importance of focus as the two Manchester sides look to put serious pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table. Whilst the Gunners have now dropped eight points in their last three games United and City have been gaining.
The champions are currently top of the table after their 3-1 win at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night but have still played a game extra. United, meanwhile, are five points behind in second having also played a game more. Ten Hag's side are still outsiders for the league but do top the form table, winning four of their last five games.
They are also one of just three sides to have beaten Arsenal this season and were the only team to do so until two weeks ago. The 3-2 defeat at the hands of Mikel Arteta's men appeared to put them out of the running, but two losses and a draw in the past fortnight for the Gunners have levelled the playing field somewhat.
