Louis van Gaal: 'Manchester City will be anxious of Old Trafford visit'

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has claimed that Manchester City will be anxious ahead of their visit to Old Trafford.

The two teams face off in the Manchester derby on Sunday with the Red Devils in prime form after picking up their fifth win in a row in the top flight courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa.

Van Gaal feels that the difference in confidence between the two sides will be a major factor ahead of the crucial showdown.

"Of course form plays a part in the spirit of our opponents and also our players," he told reporters.

"We have more confidence now and when they lose a point then it's also sitting in their minds. Maybe it plays a role but that is dependable on the individual player and I don't know the individual players of Manchester City so well.

"But we have a lot of confidence and we haven't lost so many times at home."

United are currently third in the Premier League, one place above City having played one more game than their rivals.