Blues' leader knows the concept is going right back across town but says you may still find local bragging rights to play for in next Monday's major fit REUTERS Vincent Kompany says Manchester City must make an effort to salvage some satisfaction in Monday's derby series at Old Trafford. Champions City trail Manchester United by 15 factors, with skipper Kompany and boss Roberto Mancini having already admitted their name protection is over. But Kompany needs the season to be ended by City on a higher, by beating United and demonstrating the gulf between the two sides is not as big as the items difference suggests. The reverse fitting, at Eastlands in December, was minutes away from ending in a 2-2 draw before United's Robin van Persie obtained a deflected last-gasp winner. "It could be good to challenge them on the lawn again," said Kompany. "A derby is just a derby. I really do not think we're able to care less in regards to the category for the reason that game. "It is all about who is going to be champions of Manchester. That is all it's. "Collectively, it is disappointing. At the same time frame, I'm there is still a lot to look forward to. "Whichever way this season is finished by us may set us up for another one. The conclusion of 1 year comes with an affect the method that you start the next one." City's last trip to Old Trafford, in October 2011, saw them once win 6-1 to set up their name success the next May possibly. "I do not assume United to be less motivated because they have this details space between us, where they're pretty safe," added Kompany. "It will be like a sport - like a cup final. I could only hope the same with a ending for Manchester City. "Everything that's occurred previously has no significance whatsoever next Monday. "It is all about coming out on top because game. I'm getting excited about it and I think everyone else at Manchester City is too." Birmingham Area v Manchester United
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