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Manchester United face rivals Manchester City for the first time this season at Old Trafford this Sunday afternoon. The much anticipated Manchester Derby of the season - the first this term.
Recent Form:
United failed to build on the platform of a commanding win at Goodison park when they traveled to Russia and managed only a draw. Manchester City, on the other hand, come into the derby on the back of four consecutive wins in all competitions; their last victory coming via a Champions League win over Sevilla on Wednesday.
Team News:
Louis van Gaal was asked to comment on the injury situation at United. "It's pretty good, because only Luke Shaw and Paddy McNair are long-term injuries," he said. "Ashley Young has had three weeks out of training sessions so cannot play against City."
Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will be without a handful of important first-team players. "The list of injured players is the same from the last game," he told reporters. "It is David Silva, Sergio Aguero, Samir Nasri, Fabian Delph and Gael Clichy. Nobody will come back this week; maybe next week one or two players can start working with the team, but not yet."
Possible Expectations/Predictions:
Manchester City have coped quite well with the handfull of first team absentees in the team. The emergence of Kevin De Bruyne and the resuscitation of Raheem Sterling have been the key contributory factors to Manchester City's recent concrete form both domestically and on the continent. Manchester City are a team that like to go all out in attack - which might be their weakness in the derby.
Manchester United have evolved into a team that likes to keep more possession and hold up play in recent times. The tactics might be to sit back and always hit City on counter-attacks, which might be helpful.
Manchester United have a chance to leapfrog Manchester City on the standings if we win the derby as only two points separate the both teams. Manchester City will be 5 points clear off Manchester United if they get the win. Anything less than a victory for Manchester United would be total disappointment for the team.
Prediction:
2-1 win for United.
Match Appointments:
Referee: Mark Clattenburg
Assistants: J. Collin, R. West
Fourth Official: C. Pawson
Match Facts:
- Wayne Rooney has scored 11 goals in Manchester derbies (all comps); more than any other player in this fixture.
- Rooney is 30 years old on the day before this match – no player has scored as many Barclays Premier League goals as he has by the age of 30 (187).
- Manchester City have won six of their last eight Manchester derbies in league competition (L2) – prior to this run Manchester City had won six of their previous 42 derby matches versus Manchester United.
- Manchester United have won 17 of their 23 Barclays Premier League home matches under Louis van Gaal (74%), conceding only 16 goals (D3 L3).
Manchester United face rivals Manchester City for the first time this season at Old Trafford this Sunday afternoon. The much anticipated Manchester Derby of the season - the first this term.
Recent Form:
United failed to build on the platform of a commanding win at Goodison park when they traveled to Russia and managed only a draw. Manchester City, on the other hand, come into the derby on the back of four consecutive wins in all competitions; their last victory coming via a Champions League win over Sevilla on Wednesday.
Team News:
Louis van Gaal was asked to comment on the injury situation at United. "It's pretty good, because only Luke Shaw and Paddy McNair are long-term injuries," he said. "Ashley Young has had three weeks out of training sessions so cannot play against City."
Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will be without a handful of important first-team players. "The list of injured players is the same from the last game," he told reporters. "It is David Silva, Sergio Aguero, Samir Nasri, Fabian Delph and Gael Clichy. Nobody will come back this week; maybe next week one or two players can start working with the team, but not yet."
Possible Expectations/Predictions:
Manchester City have coped quite well with the handfull of first team absentees in the team. The emergence of Kevin De Bruyne and the resuscitation of Raheem Sterling have been the key contributory factors to Manchester City's recent concrete form both domestically and on the continent. Manchester City are a team that like to go all out in attack - which might be their weakness in the derby.
Manchester United have evolved into a team that likes to keep more possession and hold up play in recent times. The tactics might be to sit back and always hit City on counter-attacks, which might be helpful.
Manchester United have a chance to leapfrog Manchester City on the standings if we win the derby as only two points separate the both teams. Manchester City will be 5 points clear off Manchester United if they get the win. Anything less than a victory for Manchester United would be total disappointment for the team.
Prediction:
2-1 win for United.
Match Appointments:
Referee: Mark Clattenburg
Assistants: J. Collin, R. West
Fourth Official: C. Pawson
Match Facts:
- Wayne Rooney has scored 11 goals in Manchester derbies (all comps); more than any other player in this fixture.
- Rooney is 30 years old on the day before this match – no player has scored as many Barclays Premier League goals as he has by the age of 30 (187).
- Manchester City have won six of their last eight Manchester derbies in league competition (L2) – prior to this run Manchester City had won six of their previous 42 derby matches versus Manchester United.
- Manchester United have won 17 of their 23 Barclays Premier League home matches under Louis van Gaal (74%), conceding only 16 goals (D3 L3).
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