Manchester United v Manchester City: Jose Mourinho just 8/1 to be sent off during Saturday’s eagerly-anticipated derby clash

IN case you'd been living under a rock for the past week, this Saturday lunchtime sees the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

This is no ordinary Manchester United v Manchester City showdown though, with old enemies Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola set to reignite their rivalry after a three-year hiatus.

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Over the years, the duo have faced off no fewer than 16 times, with tensions well and truly boiling over - mostly on the Special One's part - during the heated Real Madrid v Barcelona era.

But before I bore you with yet another history lesson, let's get straight down to business.

One of the biggest talking points involves new United chief Mourinho - as he is an incredibly short 8/1 to be sent off during the derby, at Ladbrokes.

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Jose certainly has form in being sent to the stands by match officials as his passion and - let's face it - sheer rage often comes bursting out of him.

Given that the odds on a player being sent off are only 6/1, the fact Jose is at only eights speaks volumes about his temper, his relationship with Pep and his 'passion' during the big games.

Guardiola on the other hand is just 20/1 to one to lose his cool and sit the rest of the game out in the stands.

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Ladbrokes News’ Dave Burin said: “We could be set for a domino effect at Old Trafford on Saturday.

"If the goals fly in, we could see tempers flare on the touchline, and either Pep or Jose could find themselves sent to the naughty step.”

During the 16 clashes between Jose and Pep, there have been an outrageous TEN red cards on display - with nine of those being players on books of Mourinho.

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Mourinho himself has even been sent to the stands after protesting a red card to one of his players, Portuguese defender Pepe, during his days as Madrid chief against Pep's Barca.

So if you fancy a flutter this weekend to add yet another dramatic sub-plot to the all-Manchester showdown at the Theatre of Dreams, perhaps considers cards over goals.