If ever there were a Manchester Derby that City might overlook, it’s this one. Still alive in three different competitions and ultra-focused on defending their treble, a visit from the league’s sixth place team may not really inspire them all too much right now.
That’s because Manchester City might overlook United a bit, as the much bigger Premier League clash, against Liverpool, looms the following weekend.
Manchester Derby FYIs
Kickoff: March. 3, 3:30pm, Etihad Stadium
Starting XI Predictions: Man United Man City
Team News: Man United Man City
Transatlantic Passage: How the Premier League Redefined Soccer in America: LINK
Probability: United Win 10% | City win 75% | Draw 15%
Table Position: United 6th, 44 pts City 2nd, 59 pts
Premier League Form: Man United LWWW Man City WWDWW
According to Erling Haaland however, Man City are as sharp and focused as ever. Or at least he is.
I am getting back to my best,” Haaland said to ITV afterwards.
“Finally I am feeling good. It’s an amazing feeling. It’s coming, we’re coming. Exciting times ahead. We are ready to attack.”
You are now all on notice; I guess.
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Man United
Ederson; Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Ake; Rodri; Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku; Erling Haaland
Paul M. Banks is the Founding Editor of The Sports Bank. He’s also the author of “Transatlantic Passage: How the English Premier League Redefined Soccer in America,” and “No, I Can’t Get You Free Tickets: Lessons Learned From a Life in the Sports Media Industry.”
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