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Will Sven be smiling after the Manchester City and Manchester United game? (AP Images)

Understandably, the weekend’s Manchester derby between United and City has been talked about more for the pre-match tribute to those who died in the 1958 Munich disaster than the football itself. That’s only right, but once the match has started, City must focus on the task ahead if they are going to salvage something from a once-promising season.

Under Sven Goran Eriksson, City started the season in fine form. Elano was a revelation in midfield, Martin Petrov absolutely running riot down the left wing. City beat United in the first derby of the season – with a long range strike from Geovanni. The blue half of Manchester was …

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Premier League manager fight club does Blackburn’s Mark Hughes have what it takes to be the real Guv´nor? (AP Images)

Who do you reckon is the hardest top flight manager? Well we are about to get a few clues because the Premier League have announced that this weekend´s games are to be decided by a right royal dust up in the centre circle. Personally, I find it a more reliable way of finding a winner so let´s have a squint at some of the upcoming contests.

Sunderland v Birmingham

For my money Roy "King of the Knackers" Keane is the hardest in the land but big Steve Bruce won´t be going down without a fight. Have you ever checked …

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