United have history, but City hold the Manchester derby balance of power

Jose Mourinho takes a dig at Manchester City injury 'stories'.

At what point does a balance of power truly swing? What is the real gauge of a pendulum moving from one side to the other, from black to white, or, in the case of football in Manchester: red to blue?

As United and City prepare to lock horns in the 175th Manchester derby on Sunday, it is a question that applies, both in the here and now, but also longer term.

City, eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, will nail the pendulum firmly to the blue side in terms of the immediate battle...