England Round 10

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Manchester United vs Manchester City Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Manchester United:
Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Reguilon; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund

Manchester City:
Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Bernardo Silva; Doku, Alvarez, Foden; Haaland

Sunday afternoon will present another "Manchester derby." This is a derby with big tradition as the first meeting between the two teams occurred on 12 November 1881. Then, West Gorton – who would later become Manchester City – hosted Newton Heath – who would later become Manchester United. The game finished 3:0 in favour of the Heathens (United). At that time, the clubs were just two of many fledgling sides in the Manchester area, and the fixture had no special significance. The first league meeting between the teams came in the season 1894/95 season, when Manchester City lost 2:5 at Hyde Road. The first meeting between the clubs to take place at the highest level of English football occurred in December 1906, a 3:0 City win in a First Division match.

Now about the current derby. Manchester United players are heading into the derby full of confidence after back-to-back wins in the Premier League. The Red Devils beat Brentford and Sheffield United, both with 2:1. During the midweek they continue the winning series by beating the Danish side FC Copenhagen in the Champions League. Diogo Dalot was the hero against Sheffield United in their most recent Premier League game, while two defenders were key for the success against the Danish champions - Harry Maguire's second-half header and a stoppage-time penalty save from Andre Onana. Manager Erik ten Hag is no more under pressure and the atmosphere in the squad is improving. Some of the injured players are recovering, but Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo and Tyrell Malacia remain long-term absentees. Jadon Sancho is still out due to manager's decision. Casemiro and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are on the verge of a return.

Manchester City are also in winning run - they beat Brighton 2:1 last weekend and then beat 3:1 Young Boys in the Champions League on Wednesday. The victories are very important for the players confidence. As You probably know, the Citizens had suffered three defeats in a row in the last period, something very unfamiliar for the best European coach Pep Guardiola. One thing is clear - the defense should be improved. Manchester City have now gone six matches without keeping a clean sheet across all competitions. Furthermore, they are now at risk of losing three consecutive away league matches for the first time in the Guardiola era. The Spaniard has one injury and one suspension worry ahead of this match. Defender Akanji was sent off for two bookable offenses against Brighton and he is banned. Kevin De Bruyne is the only other name on the absentee list as he is still recovering from hamstring injury.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Prediction:

Manchester United are in series of three victories and the players confidence is high. Nevertheless, there has been an element of fortune to each of those three victories. Guardiola will not allow any relaxation, his players must stay focused until the last whistle. Haaland scored twice against Young Boys on Wednesday and it seems he found his form again. He is a player able to make a difference in the derby.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Pick: Manchester City to win @ 1.70 with Pinnacle

 

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Manchester United vs Manchester City Pick: Manchester City to win @ 1.70 with Pinnacle

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