New Delhi: Manchester United are set to visit the Etihad Stadium for the season’s first Manchester derby against Manchester City. This will mark the first Premier League showdown between Ruben Amorim and Pep Guardiola, with Amorim previously beating Guardiola 4-1 in the Champions League while managing Sporting CP earlier this year.
United come into the game on the back of two consecutive league defeats, and their poor start to the season sees them struggling to gain momentum. They currently sit five points away from European qualification spots and are far behind table-toppers Liverpool.
City, though not in their best form, remain ahead of United in the standings. Guardiola’s side are nine points behind Liverpool but just one point off the Champions League places. City have dominated this fixture in recent years, going unbeaten at the Etihad against United for over three years.
Amorim has a nearly full squad available, with only Luke Shaw sidelined. On the other hand, Guardiola faces a tougher situation, with four players unavailable, including Rico Lewis, who is suspended.
City’s dominance in possession and United’s strength in transitions will likely shape the game. Both sides’ defensive frailties could also make this an open, goal-filled encounter.
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