No matter what happens in the derby, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists this season has been a success.

Even owner Sheikh Mansour seems to have got in on the act with his rare public utterance that he regards this season as a success, no matter how the final three weeks work out.

Mancini is happy to endorse that view.

"We are happy to be where we are," he said.

"We already have 10 more points than we got last year, and I am happy that we can finish the season well."