Midfielder Manchester United Ander Herrera stressed the importance of the upcoming confrontation with Manchester City for his team.

At the moment, the Red Devils are on the fifth line in the standings - just one point behind their age-old rivals from the City.

Ahead of the team of Jose Mourinho, a duel on Etihad, which is not only principled in terms of the derby, but also very important in the tournament plan.

"We are waiting for the game of the season," said Herrera.

"We are only one point behind them, and if we win, we will have a chance to finish the championship in the top 4. If they win, everything will become very difficult for us ".

"I do not know if the phrase" the winner will get everything here ", but this will be the most important match. If we win, then this victory will be a key. We are not going to lose points in further fights ".

"Now we are on the good run. We respect the City, but on the field we demonstrate an excellent game, which we will try to show against the townspeople, "- said the Spaniard.

The rescheduled duel of the 26th round between the Red Devils and the City will be held on April 27.