Manchester City take the short journey across the city to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford this Sunday afternoon, as their fight for Champions League qualification intensifies.

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• Both Teams to score: In the last nine Manchester derbies there has only been one occasion where both teams have not scored. Manchester City have scored more goals than any other side with the exception of league leaders Liverpool, with Manchester United’s midweek result the first time they’ve failed to score in their last eight games.
• Omar Marmoush to score: Omar Marmoush replaced an injured Haaland to score the winner for City against Bournemouth last weekend to book their place in the FA Cup semi-final, before scoring once more midweek in City’s win over Leicester. The Egyptian now has scored in his last three appearances taking his league tally to five goals in eight games.
• Casemiro to receive a booking: Casemiro was booked in Manchester United’s midweek game against Nottingham Forest taking his season tally to five.
• Bruno Fernandes to have over 1 shot on target: Bruno Fernandes has had 26 shots on target in the league this season, more than any other Manchester United player. The Portuguese international has scored four goals in his last six games getting himself closer to goal than he was at the start of the season.

An incredible solo goal from former Manchester United man Anthony Elanga saw United fall to their 13th defeat of the season against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. The Swedish winger picked up the ball from just outside his own area and took it the length of the pitch before coolly finishing past Andre Onana just five minutes in.

The loss was United’s first in five league games but means that they remain in 13th, 14 points behind their Manchester rivals despite the Citizens disappointing season.

Manchester United are without some key defensive players, Ayden Heaven is still a couple weeks away from a return following his injury picked up against Leicester City before the international break, with Lisandro Martinez and Jonny Evans remaining long term absentees. However Luke Shaw could return to the matchday squad, though the left back has only featured twice this season so United will be cautious rushing him back too soon.

Manchester City travel across the city following a comfortable 2-0 win against relegation candidates Leicester City. Jack Grealish opened the scoring with his first goal of the season inside the first two minutes before Omar Marmoush followed it up with his third goal in as many games to double The Citizens’ lead on the half hour mark.

The win means that City remain fifth in the Premier League, the final spot for Champions League qualification next season, though only four points separate themselves from eighth placed Brighton.

Similarly to their Manchester rivals, Pep Guardiola’s side have many injuries to cope with themselves. Top goalscorer Erling Haaland remains out for the foreseeable future as are Rodri, Nathan Ake, John Stones and Manuel Akanji. Though the return of 21-year-old Oscar Bobb in the final five minutes of their game against Leicester, was a welcome sight. The young Norwegian suffered a broken leg and had not featured this season before the short cameo midweek.

City have come out victorious in seven of the last 10 meetings against their Manchester rivals, though they were on the losing end when the two met in the reverse fixture in December. A goal from Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol 36 minutes in looked like it was enough to take all three points, but two goals in the final two minutes from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo quickly turned the game on its head to give Ruben Amorim’s men the victory.

How to watch Manchester United v Manchester City

• Location: Old Trafford, Manchester
• Date and time: Sunday 6th April 2025, 4:30pm
• How to watch: Sky Sports Main Event/ Sky Sports Premier League

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