United thriving as underdogs ahead of derby clash: Herrera

REUTERS: Manchester United's midfielder Ander Herrera believes the team has shown they can thrive as underdogs and will look to secure another statement in Sunday's Derby.

Jose Mourinho's Premier League Leaders Manchester City as they look to build a 2-1 comeback victory over the Italian champions Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The victory in Turin added to a four-game unbeaten run in the domestic league, with the United States.

"When you win, you are more optimistic in your preparations for the next game," Herrera told the British media.

"We are the real Manchester United, also in the bad moments, because we have to recognize we have bad moments and have to improve.

"It's true that recent results gave us good spirit, energy, but the real Manchester United … we will see at the end of the season if we can say that we had a good season."

Pep Guardiola's City in this fixture last season to their neighbor's coronation as Premier League champions, goal Herrera said recent history counted for nothing.

"It's a new game, a new situation," the Spanish midfielder added. "Hopefully, we can win.It is true they are the favorites because they are in unbelievable form but this is Manchester United and you never know what can happen."

Seventh-placed United are nine points behind City, who are unbeaten this season on 29 points from 11 matches.