Prediction: Manchester United Vs Manchester City

With Manchester in contention this weekend, all eyes will be on Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.

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Manchester United

Starting with the hosts, Michael Carrick’s side are looking for some vital domestic stability, although United are likely to kick off their Champions League return with a 4-0 win over European upstarts Saba Baku on Thursday night. On August 22, the Red Devils lost 0-2 away to the new Premier League team Hull City, having only achieved one victory in the first three games. Manchester United also had some worrying defensive issues after a late heartbreak at Everton last weekend, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Indeed, Carrick’s inconsistent side have allowed two goals in each of their first three Premier League games. However, Sunday’s hosts enjoyed a brilliant 2-0 win against their arch-rivals in Manchester on January 17, having lost just one of their last four top-flight games against their noisy neighbors.

Manchester United team news

Still dealing with their respective injuries, United will once again be without the likes of Amad Diallo, Manuel Ugarte and Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt. Likewise, new signing Carlos Baleba is still recovering from a recent ankle injury despite completing a blockbuster move to Old Trafford in the summer.

Tallis captain Bruno Fernandes will lead Carrick’s side out of the competition after scoring his first Europa League goal in midweek and now directly contributing to five goals in the previous three games (four goals, one assist).

Manchester City

As for the visitors, while Manchester City may bid farewell to Guardiola in May, the Sky Blues appear to be enjoying life under the guidance of Enzo Maresca. Despite a 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal in Cardiff on August 18, the former Chelsea boss has seen his side mount a comeback in dominant fashion. They kicked off their respective Champions League campaigns with a 2-0 win away to Portuguese giants Porto on Tuesday night, and Sunday’s visitors should find the atmosphere in their training camp running high. In fact, Maresca’s side are currently top of the table heading into this weekend’s opening fixtures, one of only two clubs to boast a 100% start rate. It’s also worth highlighting that City haven’t suffered a defeat in the Premier League since losing 2-0 at Old Trafford in January.

manchester city news

Belgium international Jeremy Docu is still awaiting his debut of the season but is on the sidelines due to a calf problem. However, City are hopeful academy graduate Nico O’Reilly can return in time despite missing the past week with a back injury.

Eye-catching superstar Erling Haaland will spearhead Manchester City’s attack after scoring twice in Portugal on Tuesday night and taking five goals in his previous three games.

Key factors to consider in Manchester United vs Manchester City

When United last faced their old rivals at Old Trafford on January 17, Sunday’s hosts won 2-0.
In fact, United have only lost one of their previous four Premier League games against Manchester City.
Apart from reigning Premier League champions Arsenal, Manchester City are one of only two clubs to boast a 100% start.
Including Tuesday’s Champions League winner away to Porto, record-breaking Erling Haaland has scored five goals in his previous three games.
United have scored two goals in each of their first three Premier League games.

in conclusion

City go into this weekend’s games top of the Premier League table and will be desperate to put down a strong title stamp when they travel to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. However, City’s recent record against the Sky Blues is truly worrying as they lost 0-2 when they last visited their opponents on January 17. They have won just one of their previous four Premier League games and have also recorded one win at Old Trafford since November 2021.