Opta Stats: Manchester United v Manchester City

Manchester United have lost their last four league games against Manchester City; they've never lost five in a row. City are 2.9215/8 to inflict another defeat.

Sergio Aguero has scored four goals in his last three Premier League matches against Manchester United. Aguero is 2.447/5 to score.

The Red Devils have shipped 11 goals in their last three home clashes against City (L3). Over 2.5 goals is 1.875/6.

All four of Edin Dzeko's Premier League goals against United have arrived at Old Trafford. Dzeko is 3.052/1 to add another to his tally.

Only three of Wayne Rooney's eight PL goals against Manchester City have come at Old Trafford. Rooney is 2.47/5 to improve his ratio.

Indeed, his last three against the Citizens have arrived at the Etihad. City are 4.1 to keep a clean sheet.

Manchester City could become the first side in PL history to record five consecutive victories against Manchester United. The home side are 3.45 to prevent that happening with a draw.

No Manchester City manager has lost four successive Premier League away games since Stuart Pearce in September 2006. United are 2.77/4 to win.

Sergio Aguero has not scored in any of his last six competitive appearances for Man City. United are 3.9 to keep a clean sheet.

Aguero has been stuck on 69 Premier League goals (level with Luis Suarez and Kevin Nolan) since February 21. He is 7.413/2 to get back amongst the goals by scoring the opener.

Last weekend Ander Herrera became the 15th Spaniard to score 2+ goals in a Premier League game. He is 3.412/5 to score again.