Pep Guardiola has told Manchester City to feed off the pressurised atmosphere of derby day to lay down a marker.
The Premier League champions can go eight points clear of Manchester United with victory on Sunday and Guardiola called on City's supporters to whip up a frenzy.
Guardiola believes the noise inside the Etihad Stadium has increased recently and a capacity crowd can play a part.
'Go to the stadium and it's important we feel pressure from them,' he said.