Skinner’s Reds sit fourth in the table with three wins from four matches, whereas our neighbours have not enjoyed the best of starts, sitting five places below United in the league table after three defeats in four.
Speaking to club media, the boss said he is thrilled at the prospect of going into his first Manchester derby as a manager.
"Really excited, as excited as the players," Skinner told MUTV.
"I think it’s important, we love the energy from the fans going into this game riding on that energy but it’s the type of energy I want to keep in every game.