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Manchester United vs. Manchester City
The 11th matchday awaits us in the English Premier League this weekend and it comes to one of the most exciting games of the season on Saturday at 13:30. Because at Old Trafford Man United meets Man City and invites to the city derby. It is not only an important game because of tradition, but also because of the current table situation. If the Red Devils win this game, they could draw level with City. If they lose, they would increase the gap to 6 points and the championship would already be far away.
During the week, both teams were active in the Champions League and while City had a commanding win over Brugge, Man United equalised in the last second against Bergamo. However, they still have to tremble for a place in the last 16 in the last few weeks. Find out who we see ahead in this top match on Saturday in our Man United – Man City tip.
Man United – Man City Info
– Date & Time: 06.11.2021, 13:30 Uhr
– Venue: Old Trafford (Manchester)
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 11
– TV broadcast: Live on Sky Sport
Man United Form & Balance Check
No other team in Europe’s top leagues has strengthened its personnel as much as United. With Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho, three players have joined the club who have already proven their world-class level. But so far only CR7 has been able to prove his class, Sancho has yet to play any part at all and Varane was injured at the start of the season and is slowly coming back in. Still, performances have not been good in recent weeks and after the heavy 5-0 defeat to Liverpool, the coach was ticked off.
Final match for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?
If it’s another embarrassment for the Red Devils this weekend, we don’t think it’s going anywhere for the Icelander at Man United. The team is loaded with superstars and hasn’t won a title in years. It’s been 8 years since their last championship, so it’s currently pretty unlikely that they’ll win the title this year. They haven’t really been doing well in the Champions League for years either and the highest of feelings was winning the Europa League in 2017. That’s just too little with the squad strength.
Man United facts & analysis
– They are currently 5th in the table.
– In the Premier League, they have won only one of their last 5 games
– They have already conceded 15 goals
Man City form & balance check
For City, last weekend’s defeat came as a great surprise and will probably have extremely annoyed not only coach Pep Guardiola. Nevertheless, the starting position is still acceptable and they are in 3rd place in the table with 20 points. With a win on Saturday, they could pull away from United and put further pressure on Liverpool and Chelsea, who are currently ahead of the Citizens. During the week, they have already got the frustration off their chest in the Champions League and all but clinched a place in the last 16 – beating Brugge 4-1.
Will Pep finally win the Champions League?
The Champions League is something like coach Pep Guardiola’s final opponent. Nationally, the Catalan has already won everything there is to win and has cleared every trophy in the Bundesliga, the Premier League and La Liga. But internationally it just hasn’t been meant to be so far and he has already failed several times in the semi-finals and then last year in the final. This year they are trying again and should finally succeed, because “only” national titles are no longer enough given Man City’s possibilities.
Man City Facts & Analysis
11 different players have been successful in front of goal for City.
– The Skyblues have the second best defence in the league
– City have conceded one goal in each of their last 4 competitive matches
Predicted line-up – last update on 4 November 2021
We expect both coaches to call on the best players at their disposal. United are spoilt for choice offensively and whether Cavani, Greenwood or Rashford will end up playing alongside Ronaldo will probably only be decided shortly before kick-off. Otherwise, we expect a three-man backline for the Red Devils. Pep will possibly rotate again compared to the game in the premier class and the suspended Laporte will be replaced by Aké. In attack, the Catalan also has some options, but possibly Grealish, Foden and Jesus will start. De Bruyne also returns to the starting eleven.
Man United – Man City direct comparison & stats
The two city rivals have met 152 times in a direct comparison and the home side have won the entire direct comparison. They have emerged victorious 59 times, while City have achieved this feat “only” 45 times. Above all, the last duels were always extremely balanced and exciting.
– The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 0-0 (home draw for Manchester United) and 0-2 (home draw for Manchester City)
– Manchester United score an average of 2.17 goals in home games and Manchester City score an average of 1.94 goals in away games
– When Manchester United lead 1-0 in home games, they win 72% of the games
