Man City vs Man United: It’s time for the Manchester Derby this week as Manchester City welcome city rivals, United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: Man City vs Man United
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Date: Sunday 6th March, 2022
Time: 10:00 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Preview
Manchester City beat Petersborough in their FA Cup Round 5 clash in mid-week as Mahrez and Grealish’s strikes ensured qualification to the next round.
This after a massive 1-0 away win in the Premier League last week against a gritty Everton side saw them return to winning ways.
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City is on top of the table with 66 points but need to get the result in this contest to keep their title ambitions.
With Liverpool closing in behind, a drop in points anytime soon could be catastrophic for the defending champions.
Getting ready for the weekend 🔵🔴#ManCity pic.twitter.com/CZWlC9KI1k
— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 4, 2022
On the other hand, Manchester United’s inconsistent form dealt another blow as they played out a goalless draw at home against Watford last week.
United could not bury the chances they got and had to deal with the loss of points once again.
This is Ralf’s first taste of a Manchester Derby and he would surely aim to reap rewards.
The Red Devils have not lost their last 8 matches in the league but need to win more, as they aim to stay in the top 4 of the EPL table.
With 47 points, Ralf’s men have their backs to the wall to gain nothing less than three points.
Both sides last met in November, where Man City won 2-0 at Old Trafford quiet comfortably.
Form Guide
Man City: WWLWW
Man United: DDWWD
Last Matches of both teams:
Petersborough 0-2 Man City
Man United 0-0 Watford
United face City this Sunday in the Manchester derby.
United have won in their last three trips to the Etihad 🧹 pic.twitter.com/eJEIKWyFke
— B/R Football (@brfootball) March 5, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Man City vs Man United in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Hotstar VIP App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Star Sports Select 1.
Team News
Palmer, Aké, Dias and Steffan are ruled out for Pep’s side due to injuries.
Greenwood is the sole absentee for United due to his disciplinary and off-field issues.
Manchester City possible 11:
Ederson, Walker, Stones, Laporte, Cancelo, De Bruyne, Rodri, Silva, Mahrez, Foden and Sterling
Only three teams are currently on a longer unbeaten run in Europe’s top five leagues than Man Utd [8]:
🇮🇹 Juventus [13]
🇪🇸 Sevilla [12]
🇪🇸 Barcelona [10]Up Next: Man City. 😅👊 pic.twitter.com/iC0WZ2DwYQ
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 4, 2022
Manchester United possible 11:
De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Telles, Pogba, McTominay, Fernandes, Sancho, Elanga and Ronaldo
Prediction: Man City 1-2 Man United
Manchester Untied have the better recent record at the Etihad which they aim to capitalize. Man City’s floundering display against Spurs showed they can be beaten.
Both sides needing the result for various reasons. But we see the visitors nicking this one.
Ralf’s side could pull up a surprise as they have a tough month ahead and can only use a win in this one to build on the remaining matches.
Players to watch out for: De Bruyne, Silva, Ronaldo and Fernandes.
