Blues' captain knows the title is heading back across town but says there are still local bragging rights to play for in next Monday's big match
Champions City trail Manchester United by 15 points, with skipper Kompany and boss Roberto Mancini having already conceded their title defence is over.
But Kompany wants City to end the season on a high, by beating United and showing the gulf between the two sides is not as big as the points difference suggests.
The reverse fixture, at Eastlands in December, was moments away from ending in a 2-2 draw before United's Robin van Persie scored a deflected last-gasp winner.
"It would be nice to challenge them on their turf again," said Kompany. "A derby is a derby. I don't think we could care less about the league in that game.
"Whichever way we finish this season might set us up for the next one. The end of one season has an impact on how you start the next one."
City's last trip to Old Trafford, in October 2011, saw them famously win 6-1 to set up their title triumph the following May.
"I don't expect United to be less motivated because they have this points gap between us, where they are pretty safe," added Kompany.
"It will be like a one-off game - like a cup final. I can only wish the same with a happy ending for Manchester City.
"It's about coming out on top in that game. I'm looking forward to it and I think everyone else at Manchester City is too."
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