Both teams will be disappointed with their performance this season. But despite all the challenges and issues, fans can expect this to be an exciting clash for sure. Both teams have players who can get their respective teams good results, but this should be a closely contested fixture. Most probably, this match will end in a stalemate.
Match info: Premier League
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Date: Sunday, 6th April 2025
Time: 4:30 pm Nigerian time
In their first game since Kevin De Bruyne's emotional exit announcement, Manchester City make the short trip to Old Trafford to battle formerly noisy neighbours Manchester United in the latest instalment of the Manchester derby.
Pep Guardiola's side returned from the international break with a straightforward 2-0 triumph versus Leicester City in midweek, whereas their hosts lost for the 13th time in the Premier League season away to Nottingham Forest.
Head-to-head:
- Manchester United have won 26 of the 55 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
- Manchester City have recorded 20 victories.
- The remaining 9 clashes ended in draws.
- Their last 8 encounters produced at least 3 goals.
- The Red Devils are unbeaten in the last 3 derbies.
- The last time Man City won at Old Trafford was in 2021.
- The winner of the last meeting was Manchester United
- When United lead 1-0 at home, they win in 69% of their matches
- The average number of goals in meetings between Manchester United and City is 3
Form:
- Man United in the League: D-W-D-W-L
- Man United in all competitions: D-D-W-W-L
- Man City in the League: L-W-L-D-W
- Man City in all competitions: W-L-D-W-W
Team News:
- Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Ayden Heaven, and Jonny Evans are all injured and will not be available for selection.
- John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, and Erling Haaland are all injured and will not play against United.
Player(s) to watch:
- Patrick Dorgu oozes calmness and composure when on the ball. He is a modern fullback in every sense and a technically refined, physically developed, and versatile player. A dynamic player who loves to carry the ball up the pitch, cut inside, combine with forwards and keep the ball in tight spaces. He is a press-resistant footballer who weaves in and out of challenges with ease. He is yet another asset that makes him a superb ball carrier with his physicality. Dorgu makes his presence known and remains close to the opposing attackers, boasting impressive body orientation and positioning, which enables him to monitor his marked winger whilst not overcommitting. He is a player who perfectly fits Amorim’s style of play.
- Nico Gonzalez is a mixture of physical strength and technicality. He is a beat in terms of ball progression. He has a Yaya Toure-esque ball progression. He bullies the opposing players with his physical strength. Whether he plays as a sole defensive pivot or as a part of a central midfield pairing, Nico is like a magnet to the ball, always offering himself for a pass. Rarely making a loose pass, quickly moving it to teammates, he keeps the ball exceptionally well. He is a versatile player, and Pep Guardiola fully trusts him to make a difference on the pitch. He has played seven games for City till now, in which he scored once and assisted once.