City lead their neighbours on goal difference (eight goals) and victory at the Etihad against QPR (live on Sky Sports 1) will secure their first league crown for 44 years.
Any slip-up though could mean Sir Alex Ferguson's team pinching a 20th top-flight title, but United would need to better City's result at Sunderland (live on Sky Sports 2).
Roberto Mancini's men may be unbeaten at home this season but they face a battling QPR team who are one spot above the drop zone and need a point to guarantee safety.
It's a huge ask for Mark Hughes' Londoners, and they will keep an eye on events at Stoke, who host Bolton - third from bottom and trailing QPR by two points.
And there's more. Arsenal are in pole position to finish third and guarantee Champions League qualification if they win at West Brom.
But fourth-placed Tottenham (one point behind the Gunners) and Newcastle in fifth (another point behind) are breathing down their necks.
Spurs entertain Fulham, while the Magpies travel to Everton.
Events also rest on Chelsea, but not until 19 May. If they win Saturday's Champions League final, then whoever finishes fourth in the Premier League will have to settle for the Europa League.
Mancini says he trusts his players 100%, Ferguson is hoping "something stupid happens", former City boss Hughes says he's not after revenge, while Bolton manager Owen Coyle "truly believes" his side can stay up.
All matches kick off at 1500BST. Let the battles commence.
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