Two Manchester giants will go head-to-head in the Premier League this weekend, as Manchester City and Manchester United meet again in Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad.
While Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will be experiencing a derby for the first time since taking charge of the 20-time English champions, he has a huge win over Manchester City in the 2024-25 season.
Latest Man City vs MU squad information
Manchester City defender Rico Lewis has been handed a suspension after scoring an impressive equaliser against Crystal Palace and will miss the Manchester derby due to suspension. He is one of six City players who will miss the clash with Manchester United.
Rodri (knee), Oscar Bobb (foot) and Nathan Ake (thigh) will be out until 2025, while Sunday's game also comes too soon for Manuel Akanji (undisclosed injury) and John Stones (foot), leaving Pep Guardiola with the option of bringing in an academy graduate in defence.
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, at centre-back, or Josh Wilson-Esbrand, at left-back, could replace Lewis in defence, but Guardiola has also hinted at the possibility of experimenting with using some players in unfamiliar positions or switching to a three-man defence with two full-backs.
In a rare bit of injury news, Mateo Kovacic returned to the bench midweek and could be available for selection in midfield.
In contrast, Manchester United's injury list is largely empty, apart from Luke Shaw, who continues to struggle with a calf problem; Jonny Evans is in training and could be in the squad on Sunday.
Ruben Amorim's changes have been eye-catching in his early days in charge of Manchester United, and he is sure to make more changes for derby day, which will be a big test for Joshua Zirkzee and Marcus Rashford after lacklustre midweek performances.
In fact, two of Hojlund, Mason Mount and Alejandro Garnacho – who could cause Kyle Walker a lot of problems if his poor form continues – could be included in the attacking lineup, and it will be interesting to see whether Amorim will allow Leny Yoro to play in this crucial game.
Latest expected lineup Man City vs MU
Manchester City:
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Simpson-Pusey, Gvardiol; De Bruyne, Kovacic; Silva, Foden, Nunes; Haaland
Manchester United:
Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez; Diallo, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Latest Man City vs MU football review
Pep Guardiola is facing a difficult time after Manchester City's latest defeat in the Champions League, as Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie gave Juventus a 2-0 win at home in Turin. Guardiola was left questioning himself after the defeat, as City have endured a poor run of form.
A 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the Etihad seemed to have turned City's fortunes around, but they returned to their Premier League form in a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, where they had to equalise twice to salvage a point.
With a seventh defeat in their last 10 games in all competitions, Manchester City are now clinging to a top-four spot in the Premier League and are eight points behind leaders Liverpool. A poor result on Saturday could see City knocked out of the Champions League places ahead of the derby, but if there is any consolation for fans, it is that Guardiola's side have scored three goals in a row in their last two home games against Feyenoord and Forest.
However, during this poor run of form, Nuno Espirito Santo was the only team City kept a clean sheet against; meanwhile, in the remaining nine games, Guardiola and his students conceded at least two goals, including a 4-0 loss to Sporting Lisbon under Amorim.
In contrast, Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund, after failing to find the net against Juventus, was the inspiration with a brace against Viktoria Plzen to help Man United secure a crucial Europa League win. It was Ruben Amorim's second consecutive European win, joining only Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson as United managers to win their first two international matches.
The Europa League win was a much-needed morale booster for United after two Premier League defeats to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, in which Onana and his defence made serious mistakes. With a string of poor results, United are currently 13th in the Premier League table.
While doubts remain over Sir Jim Ratcliffe's involvement, Ruben Amorim will be hoping to replicate Sporting's impressive 4-1 win over Manchester City. However, United's away form is a worrying sign, with them failing to win in their last five Premier League games, and only two wins in their last 13 away games.
Manchester City have also won their last three home meetings at the Etihad against Manchester United, and if they can pull off a derby upset on Sunday, Ruben Amorim will suffer three consecutive Premier League defeats for the first time in his managerial career.
Man City vs MU score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the following results for the Man City vs MU match:
- Sportsmole: Man City 3-1 MU
- WhoScore: Man City 2-0 MU
- Our prediction: Man City 3-2 MU
When and where to watch Man City vs MU live?
To watch live the Man City vs MU match in the Premier League taking place at 11:30 p.m. on December 15, viewers can watch on K+ Sport, K+PM or online sports channels. Wishing viewers happy football watching moments.
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