It’s sixth versus seventh in the Premier League. It’d usually not be a game to make so much noise except that this one is different.
2020 has been a very long year, long enough to feature yet another Manchester derby. Manchester United welcome Manchester City to the Theatre of Dreams in Gameweek 12.
Both sides, separated by just one point on the log table, clash for the fourth time in 2020. And both aides have been at opposite ends of the pole, in terms of recent form.
For the Red Devils, they’re still licking their wounds. After getting so close to securing Champions League qualification, Ole’s men fell short. They will now be playing Thursday Night Football in 2021. Still hurting from their loss to RB Leipzig, they come into this game as wounded lions.
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They will however be met with a familiar foe and a sturdy opposition that is enjoying a fine run of form.
Their city rivals, the Blue Citizens, have picked themselves up after their loss to Tottenham. In fact, that was the only loss in their last 10 games, a run that has featured seven wins.
Will they shut the Red Devils out in this Manchester derby?
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A derby is usually unpredictable. The season may still be very young with not much at stake yet. However, for a clash as big as the Manchester derby, bragging rights are at stake. Both teams will want to have an edge over the other for superiority.
They will also be looking to get points off themselves in the marathon race to dominate the Premier League.
However, the history between both aides can still serve as a huge pointer for what’s to come.
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Only one of the last 10 Manchester derbies has ended in a draw. The Red Devils have won five of those games. Their dominance have been felt in the last two editions of this derby.
Man. Utd have won the last two games against Man. City, scoring three times and keeping two clean sheets. That’s plenty for Guardiola and co. to ponder upon when this Super Saturday clash kicks off.
In the last six meetings between both sides, the spoils have been shared, with both teams winning three apiece.
History-wise, it’s pretty balanced going into this clash. When it comes to their recent form, Manchester City head into this one with the upper hand. That’s why the bookies have them as favorites to win this one.
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