Manchester Metropolis welcome rivals Manchester United to the Etihad Stadium this weekend in a mammoth contest for each side with regards to their respective seasons.
Metropolis have gained simply certainly one of their final 10 matches throughout all competitions, dropping seven contests in that point and are available into this weekend’s conflict in opposition to Ruben Amorim’s aspect off the again of a 2-0 away loss within the UEFA Champions League in midweek.
The assembly with the Outdated Trafford membership is certainly one of 4 remaining Premier League fixtures in 2024 with Pep Guardiola and his gamers determined to show a nook of their season and start to mount a stronger pursuit of silverware within the new yr.
As for Manchester United, they’re present process a transitional interval underneath new head coach Ruben Amorim, and having seen Erik ten Hag changed in November the Pink Devils have gained three of their six matches underneath the previous Sporting boss.
Metropolis proceed to battle fixtures with a closely depleted squad and notably in defence, with Guardiola seeing all of Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji, and John Stones battle issues in current matches and Rico Lewis taking up a suspension for this weekend’s match.
These points add to Rodri and Oscar Bobb’s long-term harm issues and the pair should not anticipated to return to any type of Manchester Metropolis coaching floor duties till the New 12 months as a part of restoration plans.
Forward of kick-off on the Etihad Stadium, right here is how each Pep Guardiola and Ruben Amorim have lined up their respective Manchester Metropolis and Manchester United sides in Premier League motion!
Manchester Metropolis
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Manchester United
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