Manchester City vs Manchester Utd Football

League leaders Manchester City host their next-door neighbours as the latest round of English Premier League sees the Manchester derby play out. Manchester City has their unbeaten streak broken by Tottenham but bounced back with a win over Everton. United are unbeaten in 6 games (W2, D4). Despite improvements in recent games, United are the underdogs coming into this match. City won their first leg meeting and United will be looking for some payback. A draw is predicted here as united lack the quality, especially in their backline to compete.

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Manchester City vs Manchester United Match Preview

In their previous H2H matches, Manchester United has won 45% of their previous meetings. The Citizens have emerged victorious in 40% of the game with 15% of the meetings ending in draws. This derby has always swung both sides but in recent years, United have looked like the weaker side. Manchester City hopes to maintain their lead at the top of the table and losing here could see them face the possibility of Liverpool overtaking them. City won the first leg of this matchup and are unlikely to repeat. A draw is the most likely seeing as City can’t possibly win both legs but United lack the finishing touch.