Manchester United are gearing up for their derby clash with bitter rivals Manchester City this weekend but their supporters are already furious before a ball has even been kicked.
Their ire stems from the appointment of referee Michael Oliver for the Red Devils' must-win game at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, with Jose Mourinho's men unable to allow any more dropped points in their aim of chasing down the Premier League leaders.
Jose Mourinho remonstrates with Oliver. Image: PA
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Oliver will be the whistler for the league fixture but he has some previous with United from the not too distant past.
He's sent off two United players in the last two seasons, Ander Herrera and Chris Smalling, whilst failing to send off a single City player and his introduction to the game has some fans thinking Pep Guardiola's men have won already:
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Topics: Manchester City, Football News, Manchester United, Premier League
