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Michael Owen says the pressure if OFF Ralf Rangnick's side ahead of the Manchester derby insisting they can 'play they want to play', despite the Red Devils being without BOTH the injury-stricken Edison Cavani AND talismanic top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo

Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen has insisted there is 'no pressure' on Ralf Rangnick's side ahead of the 187th Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.

The Red Devils travel to their arch-rivals with three places and 19 points separating the two sides ahead of the clash on Sunday afternoon.

Pep Guardiola's men are seeking to steer clear of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League, while the red side of Manchester are aiming to re-ignite their top-four pursuit.

Michael Owen insists the pressure is off Manchester United when they take on City on Sunday
Ralf Rangnick's side areu00a0aiming to re-ignite their top-four pursuit with a win at the Etihad

Ralf Rangnick's side are aiming to re-ignite their top-four pursuit with a win at the Etihad

Ahead of the standout fixture of the weekend, Owen says Rangnick's team can play the way the want without any pressure.