Manchester United and Manchester City is set to take place at Old Trafford on April 6, 2025. Both teams are entering the match under challenging circumstances; Manchester United currently sits in 13th place in the league, while Manchester City is grappling with injuries to key players, including Erling Haaland . This context complicates predictions for the match. Historically, United has a slight edge in head-to-head encounters, but recent performance trends suggest that City may have an upper hand following their decisive victory over United last October .
Pep Guardiola's side has been out of sorts from the moment key midfielder Rodri tore his ACL in September. It's been tough sledding ever since, and Man City will likely need to rely on UEFA's byzantine coefficient system to qualify for next year's Champions League.
Manchester Derby 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium. Hosting at Old Trafford this Sunday, there will be reason for optimism that the city's red side can compound Man City's frustrations.
Manchester United possible starting lineup: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mount, Garnacho; Hojlund
Manchester City possible starting lineup: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Gundogan, Gonzalez; Savinho, Grealish, Doku; Marmoush
United have also often saved their best performances in recent disappointing campaigns for the Manchester derby and home advantage could help them avoid defeat on Sunday. They may have one eye on Thursday's Europa League quarter-final first leg against Lyon, but are welcoming injured stars back and still have the magic of Bruno Fernandes to call upon.
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Manchester City are fifth in the Premier League, a point behind Chelsea in fourth and one above sixth-placed Newcastle. They did at least win in midweek but the thought of not qualifying for the Champions League is something that will drive them on in the final weeks of this season.
For spectators interested in live streaming options, various platforms will offer coverage of the match. In the UK, viewers can tune into Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Additional services like NBC.com and fuboTV will also provide access for international audiences . Despite their struggles this season, some analysts predict a narrow victory for Manchester United based on recent form and returning players from injury . Ultimately, this derby promises to be a crucial encounter for both clubs as they navigate their respective challenges.
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