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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits they are"smarting" from last week's shock draw with Everton.
United conceded two goals in the last seven minutes to drop two points in their quest for their 20th league title.
It was a result that left Ferguson bewildered and allowed local rivals Manchester City back into the title race.
The Scot is expecting no such slip-ups against City when they meet at the Etihad Stadium on Monday night.
"I suppose when the fixture came out at the beginning of the season, all the roads pointed to this game," said the boss.
"It was inevitable, maybe. But we are where we are and it doesn't matter what's happened before, who's dropped points or who hasn't dropped points.
“It really is all down to this game. It will be a fantastic atmosphere and I hope it lives up to the billing. I don't know how many countries are going to be watching it but it will be considerable. Hopefully it's a very good game.
"We're smarting from throwing that game away last week. In the context of our history, we almost expected it. We tend to make it hard for ourselves.
“Our supporters have been subjected to that sort of drama for years and years. God knows what their nerves are like now but, hopefully, we'll make amends on Monday."
