Manchester United's players and staff have gathered at the Lowry hotel - temporary home of manager Jose Mourinho - ahead of Thursday night's derby clash with rivals City.
Mourinho led his charges up the steps into the five-star hotel, but among them was not the world's most expensive player, Paul Pogba.
Pogba is missing for the game, crucial in determining City and United's top four fates, because of a hamstring injury.
Fortunately for United supporters, many of their other stars were at the hotel and looking in good spirits.