Given: City are dreaming of United win

The former goalkeeper joined Manchester City just as Sheikh Mansour took ownership of the club in 2006, and has watched as they have developed into an elite side.

City will claim the Premier League title if they are able to defeat rivals United at the Etihad stadium on Saturday evening to polish off a highly impressive season.

Given thinks that the Manchester derby is the perfect backdrop for City to clinch the title. He said: ''It would be huge. You couldn't write it to be honest. Playing at home against your arch rivals Manchester United.''

He added: ''It'd be perfect to do it in your own backyard against your rivals from across the city. It'd be the perfect ending to an incredible season.''

The former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper also took a moment to praise Vincent Kompany. He said: ''He’s a great defender but people might not see his leadership qualities away from the pitch, in the changing room, and what he does in the city itself for the community in different projects.''

Given added: ''[Kompany] gets Man City. It's a worldwide brand now because they're doing so well but he gets the people of Manchester as well...I think it's good they have that.''