It’s time for the large Manchester derby on Sunday, as Manchester United host rivals Manchester Metropolis at Outdated Trafford.
The Pink Devils’ fall from grace has carried on this season. They’re presently sitting thirteenth within the desk and head into the derby off the again of a slim 1-0 away loss to Nottingham Forest in midweek. Nonetheless, Ruben Amorim’s aspect have misplaced simply as soon as since mid-February and received this season’s first instalment of the Manchester derby—a 2-1 success on the Etihad Stadium.
So, the 20-time English champions shall be aiming to do a league double over Pep Guardiola’s Man Metropolis, who’re aiming for a 3rd successive victory for the reason that worldwide break.
Manchester United Crew Information
Ruben Amorim mentioned in his pre-match presser that Matthijs de Ligt has a difficulty and should be thought-about uncertain for the derby on Sunday, after choosing up a knock towards Nottingham Forest.
In a constructive harm replace, Kobbie Mainoo shall be again into the matchday squad after being sidelined for over two months with a muscle downside. The likes of Mason Mount, Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro are all obtainable for choice after returning to motion towards Forest in midweek.
Predicted Manchester United lineup vs Manchester Metropolis (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper
Man United’s undisputed No.1, Andre Onana will need to have a spectacular recreation to make sure he retains his clear sheet intact. His brief passing and lengthy distribution shall be key in increase play from the again for the house aspect.
Defence
With the essential first leg of Europa League quarter-final towards Lyon slated for subsequent week, Amorim is unlikely to take dangers with Matthijs de Ligt. So, we’d see Harry Maguire return to the XI and be a part of Leny Yoro and Noussair Mazraoui in defence.
The attainable again three of Maguire, Yoro and Mazraoui must be proactive with their defending in addition to composed on the ball to maintain Man Metropolis at bay.
Midfield
Amorim might persist with the double pivot of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte, though the latter was substituted at half-time towards Forest. Having a robust base in the midst of the park shall be vital to disrupt Metropolis’s rhythm, and Amorim would hope Casemiro and Ugarte essay their roles completely on Sunday.
Diogo Dalot and Patrick Dorgu ought to function because the wing-backs, making an attempt to harm the Sky Blues from the flanks. Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo might get minutes off the bench as per the sport’s requirement.
Assault
Bruno Fernandes ought to present the most important risk from the house aspect. Contemporary from scooping the Premier League Participant of the Month for March, the Portuguese playmaker ought to be raring to ship a captain’s efficiency and assist his crew win the derby bragging rights.
He’s anticipated to be joined by Joshua Zirkzee as superior No.10s, with Rasmus Hojlund changing Alejandro Garnacho within the Man United assault. The trio must click on to trigger issues for Metropolis’s shaky backline.
I’m Rohan Sengupta from one of many busiest cities in India, Mumbai. A Journalism graduate with a eager curiosity in sports activities, soccer is one thing I merely can’t dwell with out and writing, discussing and analyzing the sport is what I do 24*7.
