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Man City vs Manchester United: Prediction, TV channel, h2h, team news, lineups, live stream, odds today

<p>A Manchester derby awaits this weekend</p> (ES Composite)

A Manchester derby awaits this weekend

(ES Composite)

Manchester City look imperious heading into this afternoon’s derby against Manchester United as they boast 14-point lead over their rivals at the top of the Premier League table.

Man City’s 21-game winning streak across all competitions has seen them take full control of whatever remains of the title race, with United falling off the pace as goals have dried up for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Red Devils.

United drew a blank at Chelsea and Crystal Palace to remain second, but are now looking over their shoulder at other top-four hopefuls rather than up towards City at a potential title challenge.

While a win for United would realistically do little to alter the destination of the League trophy, Solskjaer’s men need to start winning again to avoid being surprise casualties in the race for Champions League qualification.

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As for City? Pep Guardiola will have more records in his sights, and there would be no better way to extend the streak than with a victory over their neighbours.

Date, time and venue

Man City vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 4:30pm GMT kick-off today, March 7, 2021.

The match will be held behind closed doors at Etihad Stadium.

How to watch Man City vs Man United

TV channel: Today’s match will be televised live on Sky Sports’ Main Event and Premier League channels.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the website or Sky Go app.

Man City vs Man United team news

City’s only likely absentee is Nathan Ake, but other than that Guardiola has a full squad to choose from.

The Catalan coach’s key decision will be whether to stick with Raheem Sterling in the most advanced role in attack, or offer that up to either Sergio Aguero or Gabriel Jesus.

As for United, Victor Lindelof is a slight doubt with a persistent back injury, but he got a rest at Palace so could return for this game.

Anthony Martial is also a doubt along with Donny van de Beek, while Juan Mata is out to leave Solskjaer short of attacking options from the bench.

Paul Pogba and Phil Jones remain sidelined by injury, while it remains to be seen whether David De Gea will be back after missing the last game due to personal reasons - that should mean another start for Dean Henderson.

Man City vs Man United predicted lineups

Man City (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Cancelo; De Bruyne, Fernandinho, Gundogan; Mahrez, Sterling, Foden

Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Henderson; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; McTominay, Fred; James, Fernandes, Rashford; Cavani

Man City vs Man United prediction

It is tough to look beyond a City win given they are on a relentless winning streak, but Wolves gave them a scare in midweek. United are clear underdogs given their recent form, but form usually goes out the window for derbies.

2-1 City win.

Man City vs Man United head to head (h2h) results history

City wins: 15

Draws: 9

United wins: 23

Last meeting: Man United 0-0 Man City (12/12/2020)

Man City vs Man United odds and betting tips

City win: 4/7

Draw: 7/2

United win: 6/1

City to win 2-1: 8/1

Under 2.5 goals: 6/5

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