The 29-year-old centre-back has started all three of United's Premier League fixtures this season and is set to reach a personal milestone at the Etihad Stadium.

If selected, it will mark his 16th appearance in the derby, making City the opponent he has faced more than any other during his time at Old Trafford.

Shaw, a long-serving member of the squad, underlined how much he values the travelling fans, who continue to follow the team in large numbers despite the challenges and sacrifices involved.

"I know I touched on it earlier that I zone out when I'm in the game and stuff, but with the crowd, we always feel it," Shaw told Inside United.

"Us, as players, we always speak about them after games, especially at home. The away fans, they really do amaze us - they're so good. I can't speak highly enough of them.

"They're always there, good and the bad. They must sacrifice a lot to travel and be there for the team and always support us, even through bad times.

"They're always singing. They're always loud, the roar you hear, it really helps us as players also. We're forever grateful for them and, as I said, hopefully they can continue that this season because I feel really good about this season.

"They're consistent the whole way through, I think. From the time I've been here, the fans, the support, what we get, is incredible. It really is.

"It doesn't matter, winning or losing, they're always there, home or away. It doesn't matter where and we've had some really bad results, but they've always been there, cheering us, supporting us.

"That's why I say we're forever grateful for that because we really appreciate it, especially during games, like I said. It always pushes us on and it does help."

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