Erling Haaland broke out of his mini-slump, I guess you could call it. When you're Haaland, and you can score at will, and you play for treble winning Man City, well, these are standards now. We'll see if Erik ten Hag can contain him with Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelof, Raphael Varane or whomever the Dutchman tries to throw at the best pure scorer on … [Read more...] about Man City Starting XI Prediction for Manchester Derby
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Man City Team News at United: Foden, Alvarez, Akanji
Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez missed out on Manchester City's 2-1 win over Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League last night, due to some unspecified, and probably less than serious fitness issues. Pep Guardiola admitted as much after the match. "We played seven new players because some were tired," said the Manchester City manager. "Phil had a little problem, Julian could … [Read more...] about Man City Team News at United: Foden, Alvarez, Akanji
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction for Manchester Derby
Ahead is an absolute monster of a weekend in European football! As we covered already, in four different articles, Saturday brings us El Clasico. While Sunday provides the Manchester Derby. Despite the fact that Manchester City have been a solid tier or two above Manchester United for most of the past decade, this series remains very competitive and balanced. You can look up … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction for Manchester Derby
Man United Team News vs City: Wan-Bissaka, Malacia, Casemiro
Perhaps some relief is in store, on the fitness front, for Manchester United. Last season's first choice right back, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, is now moving closer towards a return to action. He probably won't feature in the Manchester Derby on Sunday, but he is at least in contention now to make the squad. More good news, surrounding left back Tyrell Malacia, as he trained for the … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs City: Wan-Bissaka, Malacia, Casemiro
Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Galatasaray (Champions League)
We're getting towards midseason, and we're still waiting for this Manchester United team to finally get it together. Maybe it happens against Galatasaray, because it can't get any worse at this point. United are now officially off to their worst ever start in the Premier League era. Can they rebound in continental competition? … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Galatasaray (Champions League)
Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton
In filling out your Manchester United starting lineup prediction for the match against Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend, you already know one regular first team player (Antony) who won't be playing a part. It is quite possible that he never plays for the club again, and we covered why here, here and here. Jadon Sancho almost certainly won't be in the starting lineup … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction vs Brighton
Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Nottingham Forest
Striker Rasmus Hojlund, signed from Atalanta for 72 million GBP this summer is reportedly finally match fit for Manchester United, and set to make his Red Devils debut against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. He almost certainly will not start, but feature in a cameo off the bench. It's about time to see what he can do, because, as manager Erik ten Hag put it- 'this is why we … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Nottingham Forest
Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Lyon (Club Friendly)
(Update: United finally seal the deal to acquire Andre Onana!) When Manchester United takes to the pitch on Wednesday night, against French side Lyon in Edinburgh for a club friendly, you know what to expect with the first XI. It will be a similar squad to the one that beat Leeds United in Oslo, Norway. Some usual 2022-23 first-teamers, including Aaron Wan-Bissaka, … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Lyon (Club Friendly)