Manchester United vs Manchester City Tips & Preview - Citizens to edge out rivals in the derby

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Michael Carrick steps in as Man Utd's interim manager.
Man Utd struggling: winless in last 4 EPL matches.
Man City are unbeaten in last 6 away games.

Manchester United vs Manchester City

The Manchester derby kicks off this weekend's English Premier League action as Manchester United host Manchester City on Saturday.

The hosts are coming into a new era and will be hoping for some new manager bounce, having struggled lately. Meanwhile, the Citizens have done some good work on their travels and should have the upper hand in this one.

Manchester United News

Michael Carrick takes charge of his first game, having been appointed Manchester United’s interim manager this week. The Red Devils did not earn a victory in the two fixtures under caretaker boss Darren Fletcher and are also winless in their last four matches.

Manchester United played out a 2-2 draw at Burnley last time out in the Premier League before suffering a 2-1 home defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup last weekend. That result is part of a poor home record, having failed to win five of their last six matches across all competitions at Old Trafford.

One of the first tasks for Carrick will be to tighten up at the back as Manchester United are without a clean sheet in nine of their last 10 matches across all competitions. Five of the last eight fixtures on this run have produced over 2.5 goals.

Manchester City News

Manchester City are maintaining their pursuit of leaders Arsenal as they sit six points off the pace. They dropped points in their previous Premier League fixture, playing out a 1-1 home draw with Brighton.

One interesting thing about Manchester City lately is that they seem to be faring better on their travels, having gone unbeaten in their last six away matches. Pep Guardiola's team have claimed five wins on this run, including a 2-0 victory at Newcastle United in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg in midweek.

Manchester City often impress in attack and have scored over 1.5 goals in five of their last six away matches. Six of their last nine away fixtures across all competitions have also produced over 2.5 goals.

Head to Head

Manchester City have seven wins and two draws, while Manchester United have picked up just three victories in the last 12 matches. The Citizens claimed a 3-0 home victory when both teams met in the Premier League back in September.

Verdict

Man Utd v Man City

It is usually an open contest between Manchester United and Manchester City, and with nine of their last 10 meetings producing over 2.5 goals, a repeat is expected here. The Citizens have also scored over 1.5 goals in five of their last six away matches and could be set for a similar outcome.

Manchester City have a good record in this fixture and have already beaten their rivals this season. Having also won five of their last six away matches, the Citizens could be set for another victory here.

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