On Monday it was revealed that Michael Oliver would be the referee taking charge of the Manchester derby on Sunday.

The clash presents Jose Mourinho with a chance for his side to play catch up and end their rivals' unbeaten run and Pep Guardiola the opportunity to extend City's lead at the top of the table.

But the appointment of Oliver has left several Manchester United fans both worried and predicting the same thing about the clash.

Fans believe the 32-year-old has something of a track record of sending United players of in big games.

Michael Oliver shows Ander Herrera a red card (
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Chris Smalling is dismissed by Oliver (
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The official showed Herrera a dubious red in United's FA Cup defeat to Chelsea last season.

And in the the 2014/15 season, Oliver dismissed Smalling in no less than the Manchester derby.

Following his appointment for Sunday's titanic clash, Red Devils immediately took to Twitter...

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