Manchester United boss Marc Skinner, speaking to BBC Sport: "It's a huge opportunity for us. It's a very difficult task in front of us but we have to give what we always do - 100%."

Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor, speaking to BBC Sport: "Ellen White is a big player for us and what we are trying to achieve. She shows really good leadership qualities in the absence of Steph Houghton. We have leaders and good experience on the pitch today."

Both sides have emerged from the tunnel at the Academy Stadium and are met by a roar from the crowd.

We are just a few minutes away from kick-off.

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Former Everton manager Willie Kirk on BBC Two

The Manchester derby has become such a big day in the WSL calendar. United are on a journey. It's not just a Manchester derby, it's a massive game in terms of both teams' Champions League prospects, and for United their title aspirations because they are very much still in it.

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Manchester City are a different prospect for United today as a number of high-profile players have returned from injury since they last met in the cup.

Red Devils boss Marc Skinner knows that added "depth" will play a part in todays' game.

"It doesn't matter how good they are, we have to perform and outperform them if we want to win the game," he said.

"I'm challenging the team to bring our very best and if we do that, we will look back with no regrets whatsoever.

We need a fine balance between arrogance and confidence. We have to strike that balance. We know that when we play Manchester City, they'll probably dominate the ball.

"They play the same ideas for a long time now and Gareth's obviously adapted them slightly. For us, it's about understanding that times we'll have to counter-attack or at times you'll have to build with confidence and composure.

"If we get the balance right, we have a very good chance, but we're not underestimating what they can do.

"I think it'll be a different game to the previous two. They'll be in a different headspace. They have depth that can change and adapt the game, so you have to prepare for more things than if they didn't have that depth."

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Manchester City forward Ellen White says the club's hopes of winning the Women's Super League title are still alive going into today's derby showdown against Manchester United.

City are 11 points adrift of leaders Arsenal with nine games still to play.

Victory on Sunday would move City to within two points of United in the race for Champions League qualification.

"I don't want to rule that [the title] out because you don't know what could happen," said England striker White.

You can read more from White by clicking here.

We have already been treated to one spectacular derby this weekend, as Chelsea and WSL leaders Arsenal played out a dramatic goalless draw on Friday night.

You can watch the highlights by hitting the play button above.

Beyond the Manchester derby, we have four other enticing WSL games to look forward to.

Everton, who are looking for their first win since sacking Jean-Luc Vasseur earlier this month, entertain Aston Villa (13:00 GMT kick-off).

Three other games get under way at 14:00 GMT:

• Birmingham City v Tottenham
• Brighton v Reading
• Leicester City v West Ham

BBC Two

Alongside today's live text commentary you can also tune in and watch the Manchester derby live.

Head to the top of the page and hit the play button to watch.

The match is also being broadcast on BBC Two and is available on BBC iPlayer.

You can also listen in to BBC Radio Manchester commentary, which is available on this page and on BBC Sounds.

While Manchester United are yet to beat City in the WSL, they come into this game having got the better of their neighbours in their most recent meeting in the Women's Continental League Cup.

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It is shaping up to be a wet and windy Manchester derby...

Manchester City make three changes from their 1-0 defeat by Chelsea seven days ago as Australia defender Alanna Kennedy, Spain midfielder Vicky Losada and England striker Ellen White all start.

Ruby Mace, Caroline Weir and Khadija Shaw drop to the bench, while City's England skipper Steph Houghton remains out with an Achilles injury.

There's a key absence for Manchester United as Leah Galton - the WSL's Player of the Month for January - misses out, presumably with an injury. Norway's Vilde Boe Risa takes her place in United's sole change from their 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

Good afternoon and welcome to another busy afternoon of Women's Super League action.

Five matches are on the menu, starting with what is sure to be a feast of drama in the Manchester derby as City host the the Red Devils.

That game kicks off in less that 30 minutes, so stay with us as we bring you team news and the pre-match thoughts from both camps.

It's WSL derby day in Manchester.

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Will it remain blue?

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Or will it finally be made red?