Its time for one of the biggest derby (the Manchester derby)
that kicks off on 12th April at 16:00 GMT, (20:30 IST) in old
Trafford. This is a big game as both the teams are still in for the title race.
In the last derby the results stated a win for Manchester city by 1-0 at the Ethihad
stadium.
Manchester city has to gain its form currently after a 2-1
loss against crystal palace. Manchester united have kept their form good with
their 5 big wins that keeps them on third position above the rivals from the
same city.
STATS
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The Argentine Midfielder and Record English
Transfer Man Di Maria has not been in glittering form as he loses the ball
easily into final half. Hence, it seen as LVG will prefer in form Young in
place of the Argentine star.
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Manchester united defender Johnny Evans has been
banned for 6 weeks after an incident of spitting on Cisse in the match against
Newcastle united.
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The Belgium captain Vincent Kompany is suffering
from hamstring injury and will be doubtful for the fixture. This will give a
chance to Mangala to make most of his opportunities at the Derby Day.
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English Defender Chris Smalling was adieu-ed on
the red carpet last derby and now is doubtful for this derby as he suffers from
illness.
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The striker Wilfried Bony is suffering from an
ankle injury which avoids him to take part in the derby and show off his
skills.
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The Dutch striker Robin Van Persie is all fine from
ankle injury but will miss the derby due to lack of fitness after coming back
on the training last Friday.
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The Manchester city striker Steven Jovetic who is
facing from muscle injury will miss the derby.
“Villa were more defensive but I don’t expect City shall play as defensively as Villa did, and then you need a lot of focus and concentration on our defence.A long ball is very difficult to defend. But against City I don’t expect very much long balls – and that is why I have less fear against City, in spite of the loss in the last game [against them].On Sunday we have to wait and see if we can continue our good shape against City. I had more fear for Villa than City because every player shall be motivated and want to win.” – LVG told Reporters.
The Argentine Striker Sergio Aguero
says that On Loan from Monaco the Colombian striker Falcao is still "one
of the most naturally gifted striker in football", despite failing to make
his mark in England.
"[United] have a number of very talented strikers.The one who in his career has been the most predatory is Falcao.He isn't having an easy time this season, but I really admire his commitment and his class and qualities are permanent. He is probably one of the most naturally gifted strikers in football at the moment.They are a team with a lot of great individual players, who can form an incredible unit when they work well together.But this season that has not always been the case.Some matches they don't seem to play at the maximum, with the attacking qualities that they have in the team. But then in other games, they have really shown that those qualities, so they are a bit unpredictable.We know we will have to be at our very best to beat them - there's no doubt about that." Aguero told reporters at a sponsor's event
Manchester City's Defender Gael Clichy insists that they
squad is not going to hide from the criticism as they prepare to face
local rivals Manchester Unitedon Sunday.
Clichy told Sky Sports News : "[The criticism] is deserved. We knew it was going to be a difficult game on Monday as Palace are playing well since they changed the manager, but we also know a club like ours, with the objectives we have, have to win games like this.We're not hiding behind anything. We've had some decisions go against us, but we don't want to hide behind this - the results are not there and we need to be better.The timing is perfect, becauseon Sunday we're playing against United, we've lost our second position, and we have a lot to make up to the fans.On Sunday night the city will be all blue or all red, and hopefully we can make it a great day for the fans.We know we have seven games to go - it's very little, but it's enough to make things happen. We've been there before.I'm not talking about winning the title because we are very far from achieving this at the moment, but if we finish strong and if we can stop losing points, who knows what can happen?"
EXPECTED LINE UP
MANCHESTER UNITED
· DE GEA
· VALENCIA
· JONES
· BLIND
· ROJO
· CARRICK
· HERRERA
· MATA
· FELLAINI
· YOUNG
· ROONEY
MANCHESTER CITY
· HART
· CLICHY
· DEMICHILIS
· SAGNA
· MANGALA
· SILVA
· YAYA TOURE
· NAVAS
· FERNANDO
· DZEKO
· AGUERO
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