Manchester Derby Preview
Manchester United vs Manchester City
Sunday: 18:30 CET (+2) - 16:30 local time, Old Trafford, Manchester
The Red Devils prepare to take on Manchester City in what is expected to be a entertaining match. As Man City are the only undefeated team in the Premier League, the Red Devils could be the first team to defeat the Blues. Man City are in 1st place and are 8 points above their neighbours United.
Although Manchester United have a tough task ahead, this match will prove if the Red Devils are ready to challenge for the title. In goal, the Red Devils have David De Gea who has been excellent in the last few matches and had 14 saves against Arsenal. De Gea is a major reason why Man United have only conceded nine goals, which is the least out of any team in the Premier League. At the back, Man United have young Swedish defender Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling who both have a combined total of an 88.5% pass accuracy rate. Lindelof has also won 80% of tackles he has faced. In the middle, the Red Devils have Nemanja Matic who has been excellent at winning the ball and helps create attacking chances. The player to watch is Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku who has scored eight goals and has four assists.
Brazilian keeper Ederson has also been among the best keepers in the Premier League. Ederson has six clean sheets and is also fighting to be Brazil's first choice keeper. At the back, Man City have Nicolas Otamendi and right back Kyle Walker. Otamendi has scored three goals and has won 81% of the tackles he has faced. The player to watch for Man City is German midfielder Leroy Sane who has been on top form for the Blues as he has scored six goals and has six assists. Up front is Raheem Sterling who has been one of the best wingers in the Premier League. He has scored nine goals, and has scored a few in injury time to give Man City crucial wins. Man City will also have two top class strikers, Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero who both have 18 goals together.
As the Red Devils are a few points behind their neighbours, they cannot afford to lose as Man City already have a stable lead in the Premier League title race. For Man City, a draw would be a decent result but a win would give them the driving seat in the Premier League.
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Although Manchester United have a tough task ahead, this match will prove if the Red Devils are ready to challenge for the title. In goal, the Red Devils have David De Gea who has been excellent in the last few matches and had 14 saves against Arsenal. De Gea is a major reason why Man United have only conceded nine goals, which is the least out of any team in the Premier League. At the back, Man United have young Swedish defender Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling who both have a combined total of an 88.5% pass accuracy rate. Lindelof has also won 80% of tackles he has faced. In the middle, the Red Devils have Nemanja Matic who has been excellent at winning the ball and helps create attacking chances. The player to watch is Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku who has scored eight goals and has four assists.
Brazilian keeper Ederson has also been among the best keepers in the Premier League. Ederson has six clean sheets and is also fighting to be Brazil's first choice keeper. At the back, Man City have Nicolas Otamendi and right back Kyle Walker. Otamendi has scored three goals and has won 81% of the tackles he has faced. The player to watch for Man City is German midfielder Leroy Sane who has been on top form for the Blues as he has scored six goals and has six assists. Up front is Raheem Sterling who has been one of the best wingers in the Premier League. He has scored nine goals, and has scored a few in injury time to give Man City crucial wins. Man City will also have two top class strikers, Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero who both have 18 goals together.
As the Red Devils are a few points behind their neighbours, they cannot afford to lose as Man City already have a stable lead in the Premier League title race. For Man City, a draw would be a decent result but a win would give them the driving seat in the Premier League.
Sources:
- https://www.premierleague.com/tables - Premier League Table
- Onefootball App
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