After the international break, club football is back again and one of the matches to look out for is the game between the blue side and red side of the city of Manchester.
This is a match between two arch rivals at a different end of the spectrum, While Man city has been the most successful side in the last 10 years or thereabout Man united has been struggling and watching their rival enjoy all the good moments. This match is even more important as both sides are in good form, While City will be looking to maintain their unbeaten this season United will be looking to continue their winning run after the dismal start to the season.
Here are some details about the game that would determine who wins or lose the game on Sunday;
FUN FACT:
In 164 league matches between the two teams, 454 goals have been scored and the goal difference is surprisingly zero as both teams have 227 goals each.
BATTLE OF TACTICIANS:
PEP vs ETH
Guardiola is a top-quality manager who has been instrumental to City’s success in recent times. He loves to play from the back and he is always involved in every tiny detail to ensure his team plays his preferred style to perfection. He also has the duo of the unstoppable De Bruyne and Haaland to help him terrorize opponents. This is a game edged in his favor as his team is the defending champions and they are in a rich vein of form. Man City may struggle against a team with strong defense like United as they cant switch their approach to playing which might pose a problem.
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Erik Ten Haag came into Manchester United at a time that the team is in low spirits and he has been able to steady the ship in a short time and surely hopes it is for the long term. ETH loves to play from the back like PEP but doesn’t have a team that is a perfect fit for that, though they are gradually adjusting to his style. He has been able to build a sturdy defense between Martinez and Varane flanked by Dalot and Malacia, this is a battle that will test how strong they are. ETH has been able to set his team up to adjust to the opponent they play which was seen in their game against Arsenal they won 3-1. Though the tie is edged against ETH and his team, you can't rule out a United victory coming off the back of a week ETH was announced Premier league coach of the month.
CLOG IN THE WHEEL:
GUNDOGAN vs ERIKSEN
Gundogan is a powerhouse in the city’s midfield as he comes in with meaningful contributions in the middle. He has scored a handful of goals and he has statistics that show he is one of the most successful passers in the league with the number of chances created from open play every match. If he performs to the optimum level, it would influence a Man City win.
Eriksen has made himself an important player in the midfield for Man united with his killer passes and his runs forward into the opponent's territory. He will be instrumental to a united win as his contributions would come in handy if United are to emerge victorious.
ATTACK
De Bruyne and Haaland versus Bruno and Rashford
The man city duo of Haaland and De Bruyne have been instrumental to City’s performance so far in the season. The Belgian supply of passes to Haaland has been well utilized as the Norwegian has had a perfect start to life in the Premier league. De Bruyne also adds goals to his assists which makes him and Haaland ones to look out for in the match.
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Bruno and Rashford have also combined well in the last few weeks of the team’s 4 match-winning streak in the premier league. Fans will be hoping to see more of both as they take on Man City at the ETIHAD. Rashford who has just won the Player of the month would be hoping his fine form continues as united look to get maximum points at their neighbors’ stadium.
Missing In Action:
John Stones will be unavailable for City which might be a disadvantage as he is one of their best defenders while Magure has been ruled out for the game, though he was not going to start even if he was fit.
The tie is set for Sunday and both sides look like they could win it. Will City or United carry the day? Let’s see how it goes on Sunday.
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