The Manchester Derby is back! Manchester United and Manchester City clash at Old Trafford in a high-stakes Premier League showdown. Bragging rights are on the line, but more importantly, both teams need a win for their respective goals.
In the context of Matchday 31 of the 2024/25 Premier League, Manchester United and Manchester City meet in a new edition of the Manchester Derby. The match will be this Sunday, April 6, starting at 11:30 AM at Old Trafford, where both will seek victory.
The team led by Ruben Amorim comes from losing 1-0 in the previous matchday in their visit to Nottingham Forest, one of the sensation teams not only in England but throughout Europe.
With only 37 points, they are 13th, and it is practically a fact that they will not play international cups next season.
On the side of the team led by Pep Guardiola, they arrive at this match after winning at home against Leicester, a team that is in the relegation places. With 51 units, those in light blue are 5th in the table and remain outside the qualifying places for the Champions League, although it is by only one unit since Chelsea has 52.
Predicted lineups
- Manchester United: André Onana; Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Diogo Dalot; Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro; Patrick Dorgu; Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Joshua Zirkzee. Coach: Ruben Amorim.
- Manchester City: Ederson; Nico O’Reilly, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Matheus Nunes; Nicolás González, İlkay Gündoğan; Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish, Savinho, Omar Marmoush. Coach: Pep Guardiola.
Manchester United’s struggles
Manchester United’s season has been disappointing, and their recent loss to Nottingham Forest is a further indication of their struggles. The team is unlikely to qualify for European competition next season.
Manchester City’s Champions League ambitions
Manchester City is aiming to secure a place in the Champions League next season. They are currently outside the qualifying places, but they are only one point behind Chelsea. A win against Manchester United would be a major boost to their chances.
