UPDATED: 18:05 EST, 3 April 2013 Birmingham City captain Vincent Kompany seems next Monday's derby against Manchester United has lost none of its significance. The Old Trafford series is not the title-decider that lots of may have expected earlier in the plan with City all but out from the reckoning for the Barclays Premier League crown. With the champions looking United by 15 points with just eight games outstanding and director Roberto Mancini having admitted defeat, ideas can easily move to the FA Cup semi-finals. Hungry: Manchester City chief Vincent Kompany is targeting victory over Manchester United But Kompany contends the derby remains an important installation and City are determined to land at least one hit on the rivals in 2013. The powerful opponent said: 'A derby is really a derby. I really do not think we're able to care less in regards to the group in that sport. 'It is approximately who's likely to be champions of Manchester - that's all it is.' The stakes were higher if the sides fulfilled at the Etihad Stadium last April with three activities of the growing season remaining. Town went into the game following United by three factors and faced the chance that defeat could all but eradicate them from the competition. Chilled? The relationship between Kompany and Roberto Mancini appears strained But Kompany's success took them top of the table on purpose distinction and City, who'd trailed by nine points just weeks earlier, held onto their gain - just - to seize the subject. Kompany, who admits he has rarely enjoyed a target so much, said: 'This past year had so much more to it. It was a derby and a big comeback from many of us. 'It is just a different situation, today and last year. 'You do not get too many moments like this in your career, however, you move on and hopefully I'll report many more in the foreseeable future. 'I have not been someone who has milked the result we'd last year. Those ideas don't occur frequently. 'For me it's a one-off game and exactly what has occurred before has no value whatsoever next Monday. Disappointment: Chelsea eliminated United from the FA Cup 'It is about coming out on the top in that sport. I am looking forward to it and I think everybody else at Manchester City is too.' Town were at their widespread best last time they visited Old Trafford in October 2011, working amazing 6-1 champions. The winning post could be in sight for United but, with a desire to avenge that last thrashing, Kompany knows you will have no easing up. The 26-year-old said: 'I really do not expect Manchester United to be less motivated because they have this details gap between us where they are very safe. 'It will be like a one-off game, it'll be like a cup final. You will see every thing inside. 'For the neutrals we've enjoyed a couple of great derbies in the last couple of years. 'I can only just wish the exact same with a ending for Manchester City.'
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