Old Trafford will host the anticipated clash between Manchester United and Manchester City from the English football competition this weekend. Manchester City must achieve this triumph despite Manchester United's bid to double up their league victories from the previous five years in order to gain control of the Premier League standings.
Match Preview
When Manchester United won with a 2-1 score at the Etihad Stadium in their latest encounter they claimed victory through Bruno Fernandes' penalty kick alongside Amad Diallo's late goal. The Citizens intend to restore their Old Trafford success following this match.
Team News
Manchester United received good news about player injuries since Harry Maguire, Mason Mount and Leny Yoro joined their team during the recent match against Nottingham Forest. Manageraltay Bayindir received his first call-up to the matchday lineup as goalkeeper during the fixture.
The Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is waiting for Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw to return from injury alongside Amad Diallo, Jonny Evans and Ayden Heaven who are undergoing recovery.
Manchester City faces a critical personnel challenge because their top goal-scorer Erling Haaland will be sidelined from matches for at least seven weeks because of an ankle injury from the Bournemouth FA Cup quarter-final game. Forward Omar Marmoush will occupy the striker position since manager Ruben Amorim anticipates his playing responsibility after Marmoush netted goals against Leicester City and Bournemouth.
Match Stats
- Manchester United aims to become the first team since 2019-20 to achieve a league double triumph against City.
- The away side City has won the most Premier League games at Old Trafford compared to all other teams (9), and Guardiola managed five of these victories.
- United achieved two victories coupled with one draw from their previous three contests against City in all competitions since 2011.
- The Premier League series between these teams shows that visitors have secured victory in ten of eighteen recent matches.
- Manchester United last eight league home matches at Old Trafford maintained a streak of giving up goals during each game.
- The recent form of City shows six losing games from their past eleven Premier League away matches which matches their last 37 away season results.
- Since his arrival Bruno Fernandes participated in 21 goals involving Manchester United at Old Trafford through his combined 12 goals with 9 assists.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City (4-3-3): Ederson; Nunes, Gvardiol, Dias, O’Reilly; Gundogan, Gonzalez, De Bruyne; Foden, Grealish, Marmoush
Match Prediction
Manchester United have enough attacking quality to find the net against City, but their defensive vulnerabilities could prove costly. City’s experience and midfield strength may give them the edge in this encounter.
Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City
Bet Builder Tip:
Over 2.5 goals
Both teams to score (BTTS)
Bruno Fernandes to score anytime
How to Watch Manchester United Vs Manchester City
Fans across the world can catch this blockbuster fixture on various platforms:
USA: USA Network, Sling TV, Fubo
Canada: Fubo
Australia: Optus Sport
New Zealand: Sky Sport Now
Africa: beIN Sports or SuperSport (varies by country)
