Manchester United vs Manchester City: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Ten Hag and Guardiola set to clash for Manchester Supremacy

Manchester United face rivals Manchester City in a Premier League derby this weekend, this is going to be the 191st meeting between the two sides. Both teams go into the highly-anticipated derby after winning their last Champions League matches, with United beating Copenhagen 1-0 and City overcoming BSC Young Boys 3-1.

Manchester United needed a stunning goal from Diogo Dalot to beat Sheffield United in their last Premier League game before hosting Danish champions Copenhagen. The match against Copenhagen was interesting as a last minute spot kick save from Onana helped United to win the match. By holding off the threat of Sheffield United and Brentford in their last two Premier League contests, Man United have climbed up to eighth in the Premier League table with 15 points.

Pep Guardiola's treble winners came back from two straight defeats to edge out Brighton, keeping them close to leaders Tottenham Hotspur, who could go five points clear if they win their match against Crystal Palace. They're now six games without a clean sheet which must also be playing on Guardiola's mind and it doesn't look like changing anytime soon.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 29 October 2023 at 3:30 PM GMT (9:00 PM IST)

Location: Old Trafford

Form

Manchester United (all competitions): W-L-L-W-W-W

Manchester City (all competitions): L-L-W-L-W-W

Players to watch:

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United):

Bruno Fernandes has played in 9 Premier League matches for Manchester United in the 2023-2024 season so far, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. Even though he has not been as prolific in front of goal as he was in previous seasons, he is still a key player for United. He is a creative midfielder who creates chances for his teammates in a variety of ways, including his passing, dribbling, and set-piece delivery.

Erling Haaland (Manchester City):

Ending a European goal drought stretching all the way back to April, Haaland quickly rediscovered his golden Champions League touch, he proceeded to end a five-game run without a Champions League goal from the penalty spot. He is among the top three goalscorers in 2023, the Norwegian has scored 9 goals in 9 Premier League matches so far this season. He has also provided 1 assist, giving him a total of 10 goal contributions in 9 Premier League games.

Match facts:

• Only Southampton and Crystal Palace have prevented Man United from scoring in a Premier League home fixture since the start of the 2022-23 season.
• Manchester United have only lost one of their last four Premier League games against Manchester City at Old Trafford.
• The last four Manchester derbies have all seen both teams score, with Manchester City last keeping a clean sheet at Old Trafford in November 2021.

Injury & Team News

Full-backs Tyrell Malacia and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are close to a return with the latter set to be available on the bench for this match. Casemiro picked up an injury for Brazil during the international break and missed the Sheffield United and Copenhagen win due to injury and suspension respectively. He is expected to start this match against their arch rivals.

Manchester City's architect Kevin De Bruyne is still absent with a hamstring injury as Pep Guardiola has the rest of his squad to choose from. Swiss defender Akanji will miss the match due to two bookable offences committed during their match against Brighton. John Stones is set to take his place in the starting XI.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 190

Manchester United wins – 78

Manchester City wins – 59

Draws – 53

Predicted Lineup:

Manchester United predicted lineup:

Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Reguilon; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund

Manchester City predicted lineup:

Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Silva; Doku, Alvarez, Foden; Haaland

Match prediction for Manchester United vs Manchester City:

It’s difficult to look past City even despite the success United have had in this fixture in recent memory. Ten Hag’s team have just not been convincing all season. Even the most ardent Manchester United fan would have to acknowledge that there has been some luck involved in their last three wins against City. Out of the two teams, Manchester United are more desperate for a win. The game is a chance to win three points and provide a boost that might turn their season around.

Prediction: Manchester United 2-2 Manchester City

Telecast

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US –  NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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