Who will claim the Manchester bragging rights on Sunday?
Manchester United vs Manchester City - 29/10/2023
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The Manchester derby caps off the weekend’s Premier League action, with Manchester United entertaining Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday.
As we head into Matchday 10, second-placed Man City find themselves six points clear of eighth-placed Man Utd in the Premier League table.
Can Pep Guardiola’s side extend their lead? Or will Erik ten Hag’s men rise to the occasion? It’s time to take a closer look at the teams.
Let’s start with the hosts, Manchester United, who claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Harry Maguire scored the winning goal on 72 minutes, before Andre Onana saved a stoppage-time penalty to secure all three points for his side.
It’s fair to say that Man Utd have been wildly inconsistent in the Premier League, recording five wins and four losses in their opening nine matches.
On top of that, the Red Devils are the lowest scorers in the top half, while only seven teams have netted fewer goals than United’s 11 this season.
Manchester City also picked up three points in the Champions League in midweek, with Erling Haaland bagging a brace in a 3-1 victory over Young Boys.
After winning each of their opening six Premier League matches, Pep Guardiola’s side suffered back-to-back defeats against Wolves and Arsenal.
However, the champions returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Brighton last weekend, meaning they sit two points behind leaders Tottenham.
Having conceded a measly seven goals in nine Premier League matches this season, Man City also boast the best defensive record in the division.
Head-to-head: Manchester City claimed a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley last season.
In the Premier League, Man City have won three of their previous four meetings with United, scoring 13 goals while conceding six.
Team news: Man Utd are still without injured trio Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Casemiro are doubts.
As for Man City, Manuel Akanji is suspended after seeing red last weekend, with Kevin De Bruyne the club’s only injury absentee.
Sunday’s showdown is destined to be an eventful encounter as the two Manchester rivals put everything on the line for the local bragging rights.
Forebet predicts that Man City will be too strong for the Red Devils, with Guardiola’s men expected to score over 1.5 goals while keeping a clean sheet at Old Trafford.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
EPL
351945
2
0 - 2
2.42
12°
1.70
4.50
4.00
1.70
no
no
no
0 - 3(0 - 1)
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