Manchester United youngster Joe Rothwell believes that the match against their rivals Manchester City in the Under-21 Premier League this afternoon will be closely matched.
It will be Warren Joyce's side's second meeting with their arch-rivals within a space of nine days, with the Red Devils having won the last battle by virtue of a lone goal from the 21-year-old.
However, the return game won't be that easy, according to the England Under-20 international, with the Sky Blues looking to rectify their mistakes from the last match.
What will also work in the hosts' favour will be the fact that they will be playing at the Etihad Stadium, home for their senior side and Rothwell expects that there will be a good crowd in attendance.
However, the visitors will not go unprepared for the match and the motivation will be high as a win there would allow the young Red Devils to stretch their lead to five points at the top of the Division One table.
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"I think it'll be close again", Rothwell told his club's official website.
"I imagine there will be a good crowd now it's been moved back to the Etihad.
"The turnout we had for our derby at Old Trafford last year was great and I hope we see more of the same on Saturday. But the main thing for us is to beat City. We normally have success against them and we're top of the league.
"It's what everyone wants – to win trophies – and, now we're up there, I think we'll take a bit of catching if we carry on doing as we have been.
"We have a game in hand on Sunderland and can go five points clear of them so that could be vital in the title race."
