GARY NEVILLE added more fuel to the fire ahead of the second Manchester derby - saying City do not deserve their lead.
City beat United 2-1 in the Carling Cup semi first leg and travel to Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
The United star said: "We certainly deserved at least a draw for our performance at City.
"For the first 40 minutes and the last half hour we were the stronger team."
Neville was at the centre of controversy in the first leg at Eastlands when he gave Carlos Tevez a one-fingered gesture.
Ex-United striker Tevez had taunted Neville with his goal celebration after his penalty opener.
But Neville says City should not have even got the spot-kick.
Tevez also hit the second goal and celebrated in front of United's dugout.
Club captain Neville added: "The replays proved the decision was wrong and everyone could see it.
"That goal just before half-time lifted City a little bit."
An extra 75 police will be on duty on Wednesday and spot checks will be made at pubs around the ground in what is described as 'the highest risk' game at Old Trafford this season.
Neville added: "The atmosphere was very good last Tuesday.
"All Manchester derbies have a great atmosphere and Wednesday will be no different at our ground.
"The night atmosphere at Old Trafford is always special. Our fans never let us down in the important matches and they will be well up for it Wednesday.
"It'll be a great environment to play football in."
City beat United 2-1 in the Carling Cup semi first leg and travel to Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
The United star said: "We certainly deserved at least a draw for our performance at City.
"For the first 40 minutes and the last half hour we were the stronger team."
Neville was at the centre of controversy in the first leg at Eastlands when he gave Carlos Tevez a one-fingered gesture.
Ex-United striker Tevez had taunted Neville with his goal celebration after his penalty opener.
But Neville says City should not have even got the spot-kick.
Tevez also hit the second goal and celebrated in front of United's dugout.
Club captain Neville added: "The replays proved the decision was wrong and everyone could see it.
"That goal just before half-time lifted City a little bit."
An extra 75 police will be on duty on Wednesday and spot checks will be made at pubs around the ground in what is described as 'the highest risk' game at Old Trafford this season.
Neville added: "The atmosphere was very good last Tuesday.
"All Manchester derbies have a great atmosphere and Wednesday will be no different at our ground.
"The night atmosphere at Old Trafford is always special. Our fans never let us down in the important matches and they will be well up for it Wednesday.
"It'll be a great environment to play football in."