Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has downplayed last season's victory over Manchester City at Etihad Stadium.

City could have clinched the Premier League title with victory over their fierce rivals. However, a Paul Pogba inspired United clawed back from two goals down to win 3-2.

The two teams will meet on Sunday for the first time this season. And Mourinho insists last season's result will not impact the game.

"I don't think is special because of what happened last season," Mourinho opined. "Special because is a Manchester derby and it means what it means.

"We are going to try [to go toe-to-toe]. I cannot say we are going to be successful in our motivations, in our desire, but we played two difficult matches away against two very good teams - Chelsea and Juventus - and we managed to get good results.

"And even if the good results were not in our pockets the performances were there, the positive attitude was there. So we are going to try. But you are right, Manchester City are a very powerful team."