Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction: Match Preview and Analysis | Premier League, Matchday 4
On Sunday, September 14, all eyes will be on the Etihad Stadium for the highly anticipated derby between Manchester City and Manchester United, valid for Matchday 4 of the Premier League. Somewhat unexpectedly, the standings currently see the Red Devils ahead, with four points collected in the first three rounds, while the Citizens are chasing on three. Pep Guardiola’s side comes from two consecutive setbacks and will do everything possible to win this Manchester Derby, avoiding falling further behind Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, and United themselves. This is a delicate league fixture that also comes right before another key date for the Citizens: their Champions League debut on Thursday, September 18 against Napoli. Manchester United, on the other hand, are coming off two positive results in a row which, considering last season’s struggles, already counts as big news. Ruben Amorim’s team, out of European competitions, is aiming to extend their unbeaten run to get closer to the pack fighting for a place in next season’s Champions League. Given the defensive issues of the Sky Blues, who reacted by signing Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain, it wouldn’t be surprising if Bruno Fernandes and his teammates managed to replicate last December’s feat, when they won 2-1 at the Etihad in the Premier League Matchday 16 clash. With both teams desperately in need of a win, all the ingredients are in place for a must-watch Manchester Derby.