It’s Manchester Derby time! The eagerly anticipated match pitting rival clubs who have each won two of the last four Premier League titles, Manchester City and joint-league leading scorer Sergio Aguero (Diego Costa of Chelsea is the other co-leading scorer) host Manchester United in the Manchester Derby at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday, November 2, at 8:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN and mun2.
Manchester City are third in the Premier League, while Manchester United sit in eighth place, coming off a thrilling last-gasp draw against league leaders Chelsea on Sunday. The defending champions are lead by Vincent Kompany and Yaya Toure.
Wayne Rooney may not be fit for this match. United enter the Manchester Derby off to their worst start in Premier League history. They are one spot in the standings below where they were at this time under David Moyes.
NBC Sports Group’s Premier League lead play-by-play announcer Arlo White calls the match, joined by analyst and former Chelsea defender Graeme Le Saux.
Premier League coverage begins this Saturday, November 1, at 8 a.m. ET – an hour later than usual – with Premier League Live
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