City are on a excessive after a formidable season up to now however they’ve didn’t win their previous two away video games.
Their explosive residence win over Tottenham was the right response to a disappointing draw at Aston Villa the week earlier than.
“Winning games and scoring lots of goals builds confidence. I’m happy about that and it has shown in the week,” mentioned supervisor Andree Jeglertz.
“There is a great mood in the group. You know you’re surrounded by great football players so that creates confidence.
“We’re absolutely conscious we’re taking part in towards an excellent group, who’ve had an ideal season. It might be a battle however I’m actually trying ahead to it.”
It will be Jeglertz’s first experience managing at Old Trafford but he says it is not something he has thought about as he prepares for the derby.
City have, however, missed playing in Europe while watching their rivals compete in the Champions League quarter-finals this week – Arsenal beat Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg of their tie.
And Jeglertz sees both “optimistic and damaging” aspects to both side’s preparations.
“We have actually missed these nights,” mentioned Jeglertz.
“United have had the chance to play these excessive depth video games throughout the week after we have not.
“We train a lot but we don’t get those games like they do. That is also building something for them and they know about the speed they will face.
“We cannot put together in the identical method so there are each optimistic and damaging components in not taking part in these video games. Physically, there’s undoubtedly a bonus for us. But mentally, and in preparation, I might say it is the identical.”
