Manchester Derby: Man United VS Man City - Preview

The Super Sunday in the English Premier League will feature the 191st local derby between Manchester United and Manchester City, widely known as Manchester Derby. English giant Manchester United will host the defending champion Manchester City tomorrow at Old Trafford with the back of three straight victories in all competitions. However, Man City have returned to the winning track by defeating Brighton following their two defeats in a row in the Premier League. Man City are now five points behind the table topper, Tottenham Hotspur. Therefore, the Guardiola boys can't afford to lose points tomorrow if they challenge for the title.

Stats&Facts

• Manchester United have won their last home derby in the Premier League as they defeated Manchester City by a 2-1 margin. Despite conceding an early goal, the Red Devils recovered and returned two goals to seal the match.
• Manchester United haven’t won consecutive home derbies since the 2010-2011 campaign.
• At Old Trafford, Man City have won more games against Man United than any other side in the League. They won eight meetings with Man United at Old Trafford, while seven victories came in their last 12 visits.
• Since the start of the 2011-2012 season, Manchester United have won eight of their 24 league games against the Citizens, while they lost 13 matches during this period.

Despite winning their last three matches in all competitions, Erik Ten Hag must find a solution for his attacking problems. Man United’s all five goals in those three games came from defenders and midfielders. Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund have to click against Man City to win the derby.

Team News

For Manchester United, midfielder Casemiro is eligible to play following his suspension. However, his involvement against Manchester City is still in doubt because of his injury. There is good news for the Red Devils regarding Aaron Wan Bissaka. The right-back has trained with the squad and could have some minutes tomorrow against Manchester City. However, Raphael Varane and Sergio Reguilon have already returned and played in Man United’s last game, and so did Sofyan Amrabat. They are likely to play the derby tomorrow. As for Man City, they will miss the service of Manuel Akanji as he is serving his one-game suspension in the Premier League. Kevin De Bruyne is the long absentee for Man City, while Phil Foden is in doubt. However, Argentine World Cup winner Julian Alvarez came off the bench in the second half during Man City’s last game in the UCL. But Pep Guardiola expects to have him against Man United. Possible Lineup for Manchester United: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Reguilon; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund Possible Lineup for Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Silva; Doku, Alvarez, Grealish; Haaland

Prediction: Man United 1-0 Man City

No matter how they are playing, Manchester United are always a tough opponent at Old Trafford. Manchester City will need to be at their best if they are to take all three points. They will need to be clinical in attack and well-organized in defense if they are to get the win. However, Man United’s defense should be unbreakable to beat Man City tomorrow.

Betfair Odds

Man United: 5.18 Draw: 3.94 Man City: 1.69 Betfair Odds are available on BFB247