Sunday 20 March 2016 15:45, UK
Manchester City have the better individual players to beat Manchester United and open up a seven-point gap over them on Sunday, says Jamie Redknapp.
City lead United by four points in the race for the top four ahead of the Super Sunday clash at the Etihad, but both sides are in indifferent form of late.
Redknapp, who also believes Louis van Gaal will not be in charge at Old Trafford next season, is tipping City for the three points on Sunday, which would stretch United's winless run at the Etihad to three seasons.
"Neither side are in great form, but the bragging rights will be so important," Redknapp said. "United obviously lost to Liverpool in the Europa League, and although their second leg show was better, but the first was not good enough.
"I can't see Louis van Gaal keeping his job next year, but he'll want to go out with a bang.
"They're against a City side who are hard to predict at home. They've obviously got Sergio Aguero, and although Vincent Kompany being out is a huge advantage to Manchester United, I just think Manchester City still have the better individuals, particularly with Aguero.
"I'm going for a City win with plenty of goals and plenty of action."
Looking ahead to Super Sunday's other derby, Redknapp is adamant the winner of Sunderland's trip to Newcastle will succeed in the fight for Premier League survival.
Newcastle host the Black Cats having lost the last six Tyne-Wear derbies, and while only one points separates the two teams, Rafael Benitez's arrival at St James' Park could give his side a boost.
"What a game this is going to be, I can't wait," Redknapp added. "Rafa Benitez is up against Sam Allardyce, and there's no love lost whatsoever.
"There are two different styles of play, but obviously Sunderland have had the better of this fixture, winning the last six.
"They've completely battered them every they've played them too.
"But I've got a feeling this weekend it might change, and not because of Rafa Benitez, but because when records go on like this, something has to give at some point.
"I think Newcastle have good players in the likes of Georginio Wijnaldum and Andros Townsend, but have perhaps not been performing like they can.
"The players like them, who can produce something different, need to step up this weekend.
"Whoever wins this one will probably stay up. I believe that, because it will be such a kick in the teeth for whoever loses.
"Benitez might make a bit of a change tactically, so I'm going for Newcastle and Wijnaldum to play a part. He only ever scores at home, and if he scores this weekend it will be one of the most important in his career."
