However, the Saturday game will be a significant battle as the two aces¹ have found positions in the two teams: Zheng plays for Charlton as a playmaker, while Sun plays for Man City as a core in defense².

However, it is unlikely that the two will directly confront one another, since they are fielded on opposite flanks of the pitch, sina.com reports.

Zheng Zhi scored his first Premiership goal on his league debut³, and has gained his manager's trust in starting regularly for the team in recent games.

Charlton is in 18th place in the 20-team league. Man City is 13th.

In earlier interviews, Zheng said the derby is very hotly-anticipated, while Sun has stressed that his only attention is paid to the match itself.

Taking three-points from the game will play a vital role in both teams' campaigns to bail out of relegation