Manchester City boss Mark Hughes knows their increased financial muscle means they can now compete with the best off the field, but on the field they still have some way to go. However, the former Blackburn boss feels the pressure on the club to get instant success because of their new found wealth is over the top.

Hughes said: "The focus on us is a little bit unfair as we are very early in our progression. You look at United, they have had huge investment for 20-odd years. We've had it for about 10 hours.

"They are a world power - we are nowhere near them at this moment. There is a huge difference.

"However, it is probably seen as a bigger derby than ever because of our circumstances. But make no bones about it, we are going in the right direction."