Manchester Derby Preview: Will The Defending Champions Reign Supreme?

MANCHESTER CITY VS MANCHESTER UNITED – MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER, 4:30 PM, ETIHAD STADIUM

What a way to end the weekend and head into the international break, this Manchester Derby might not be as straightforward as some would have you think.

Last season United were able to postpone City’s title party with a 3-2 win at the Etihad and they make the trip there once more.

We all know about City’s unbeaten start to the season and they will be dreading the thought of losing it to their neighbours.

Some Interesting Facts:

Man City have not lost any of their last 53 Premier League matches against sides starting the day outside the top four (W44 D9 L0), since a 4-0 loss at Everton in January 2017.

Man Utd, who won 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium last season despite being 2-0 down, are looking to achieve a second successive PL victory at the ground for only the second time, having previously done so in November 2008 and April 2010.

Anthony Martial could become the seventh player to score in five or more successive PL matches for Man Utd after Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wayne Rooney, Eric Cantona, Dwight Yorke, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robin van Persie. Van Nistelrooy achieved that feat four times, while Rooney managed it twice.

Referee: Anthony Taylor
Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn
Fourth official: Craig Pawson

Insights:

• Manchester City has won each of its last seven EPL home matches.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ market has hit in 21 of Manchester City’s last 24 EPL home matches.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in each of Manchester United’s last seven EPL matches.
• Sergio Aguero has scored a goal in each of Manchester City’s last three EPL home matches.

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