David De Gea and Ander Herrera took time out from their Manchester Derby preparations as they enjoyed a relaxing lunch ahead of Saturday's big game.
The duo were pictured in Altrincham, a popular hotspot for United and City players, just 48 hours prior to Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola's much-hyped first meeting in English football.
De Gea and Herrera were joined by a friend for their trip out on Thursday, as they shared a joke as they emerged from a local establishment while all dressed in t-shirts and jeans.
![David De Gea and Ander Herrera relaxed with a friend in Altrincham on Thursday](http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/09/08/18/3812C21500000578-0-image-m-30_1473355319600.jpg)
![The Manchester United duo looked calm, with their game with Manchester City 48 hours away](http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/09/08/17/3812C1FD00000578-0-image-a-24_1473353900709.jpg)
![The Manchester United duo shared a joke as they returned to the car in Altrincham](http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/09/08/17/3812C2CB00000578-0-image-a-26_1473353910050.jpg)
But, following their afternoon out, the two then headed home in a black Mercedes, appearing to drive the wrong way down a one-way street in the process.