Manchester City vs Manchester United Tactical Preview: Team News, Key Men And Streaming

Manchester derby is finally here as both the renowned sides are about to face each other at the Etihad Stadium this weekend. While City are going through their worst period under Pep Guardiola, United are showing some signs of improvement with their new coach Rubem Amorim.

Manchester City vs Manchester United: Talking Tactics

Pep Guardiola doesn’t like to make too many changes in the formations and all. He will probably field a 4-2-3-1 shape and ask his men to control the tempo of the game. With a few key players likely to return from injuries, the side might appear stronger on the paper.

Ruben Amorim has integrated a 3-4-3 formation and there is no doubt that he will back his formation. His side will probably try to apply more pressure on the opponents. As their transition play is good enough, they can exploit the spaces really well.

Team News

Manchester City

Rodri (ACL), Oscar Bobb (leg) Nathan Ake (thigh), Manuel Akanji (unspecified), John Stones (foot) and Rico Lewis (suspension) are confirmed absentees.

Manchester City Predicted XI

Ederson; Walker, Dias, Simpson-Pusey, Gvardiol; De Bruyne, Kovacic; Silva, Foden, Nunes; Haaland

Manchester United

Luke Shaw (calf) is sidelined due to the injury while Jonny Evans might not be able to make it through too.

Manchester United Predicted XI

Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez; Diallo, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund

Key Men

Manchester City

Joško Gvardiol has been underperforming in recent times and needs to step up to help his side. Kevin de Bruyne will be a crucial man as usual for the Citizens.

Manchester United

Manuel Ugarte has the ball-winning abilities and his high work rate can be instrumental. Bruno Fernandes should also look to damage the opponents with his creativity.