Man Utd will visit Man City's Etihad Stadium in round 27 of the Premier League. Coach Erik ten Hag's team will face many difficulties in terms of personnel and will hardly be able to create a surprise against the home team.
Man City vs Man Utd Prediction
Both teams are desperate for points ahead of the Manchester derby. Man City are currently second in the Premier League, four points behind Liverpool. They must win tonight to keep the Merseyside title race alive.
Man City have always shown that they are at their best in the latter stages of the season, especially when they are accelerating. The team is currently unbeaten in 41 consecutive home matches in all competitions. In addition, they have scored in 54 consecutive matches at the Etihad.
Haaland just scored 5 goals in the FA Cup.
Before the derby, Man City had just won 6-2 against Luton Town in the FA Cup. Striker Erling Haaland regained his best feeling by scoring 5 goals. That could be considered the perfect preparation of Pep Guardiola's team to welcome Man Utd.
In contrast to Man City, Man Utd has many problems with its squad. After a period of sublime play, the "Red Devils" returned with an unstable face when injury problems occurred.
They lost most of their key positions in defence. Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire cannot play. These players play a big role in Man Utd's play.
The defense is in ruins, and Man Utd's attack is also short-handed. Rasmus Hojlund and Anthony Martial are definitely not playing. Captain Bruno Fernandes is injured and is also out of the game.
Coach Erik ten Hag seems helpless in finding a solution. In such a situation, Man Utd cannot play an equal offensive game with Man City.
Man Utd fans may experience a sense of unease and insecurity again in tonight's derby. Man Utd really need a win to keep up with the top 4. However, leaving with 1 point is probably a success for the red half of Manchester.
Man City vs Man Utd form
Man City are on an 18-match unbeaten run. They have not lost at home since 12/11/2022.
Man Utd lost 1, won 6 in the last 7 matches. However, injury problems have affected Man Utd's performance in recent matches.
Prediction: Man City 3-0 Man Utd
Expected lineup
Man City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Ake; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Doku, Haaland, Foden
Man Utd: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Amrabat; Casemiro, Mainoo; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Rashford
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