Man City vs Man Utd LIVE!
Phil Foden scored twice within the second half as title-chasing Manchester City got here from behind to say a vital 3-1 win over rivals Manchester United.
The champions have been surprised by a superb strike from Marcus Rashford after simply eight minutes however have been in any other case the dominant power in a keenly-fought Premier League conflict on the Etihad Stadium.
Their stress finally paid off as Foden levelled with a long-range effort within the 56th minute after which put his aspect forward 10 minutes from time. Erling Haaland put the outcome past doubt in stoppage time.
Victory within the Manchester derby took City one level behind leaders Liverpool forward of the 2 sides’ eagerly-anticipated assembly at Anfield subsequent weekend.
Man City vs Man Utd highlights
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GOAL! Marcus Rashford nets stunner to open scoring
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CHANCE! Miss of the season contender from Erling Haaland
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GOAL! Phil Foden screamer ranges derby
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GOAL! Second for Foden places City forward
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GOAL! Late Erling Haaland objective seals derby win
Next up for Man City…
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The Champions League holders welcome Copenhagen to the Etihad on Wednesday night time, the place they maintain a 3-1 combination lead.
Then it’s the massive one, Liverpool away subsequent Sunday.
United in the meantime aren’t in motion in midweek earlier than internet hosting Everton on Saturday lunchtime.
Phil Foden reacts to Man City victory
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“That’s my aim, to turn up in the big games. In this season I’m proving that, just need to keep working hand and putting in performances.
“I understand what it means for the fans, a derby at the Etihad, it means everything for me. To score is even better but the win is most important.”
Derby delight
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Man City have now gained 4 of their 5 Manchester derbies in opposition to Erik ten Hag.
Will they see him once more subsequent 12 months..?
Watch Erling Haaland make it 3-1
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He simply has to attain, doesn’t he?
Man City 3-1 Man Utd | Full time!
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The derby day bragging rights stick with the blue half of Manchester!
Man City 3-1 Man Utd | 90+6 minutes
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Phil Foden on the deck after a foul by Antony. No card for the Brazilian.
He’ll depart at this level for Oscar Bobb. Cue the standing ovation!
Man City 3-1 Man Utd | 90+4 minutes
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The Etihad serenades their guests in a chant that, nicely, let’s say is about them being not excellent. “You’re ******* ****” might be one of the simplest ways to kind it out…
GGGGOOOAALLL!!! Man City 3-1 Man Utd | Haaland, 90+2′
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ERLING HAALAND SEALS IT!
He’s been mainly garbage all sport and but the massive Norwegian nonetheless provides his title to the scoresheet.
Sofyan Amrabat tamely loses the ball 20 yards from his personal objective and, in a flash, Haaland is slipped in to roll home City’s third objective!
Man City 2-1 Man Utd | 90 minutes
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We could have EIGHT minutes of stoppage time within the Manchester derby.
Man City 2-1 Man Utd | 89 minutes
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Antony races away to realize precious yards down the fitting flank however he will get held up earlier than Phil Foden arrives to ship a problem – and win City the throw-in.
The 23-year-old may simply win Man of the Match immediately..!
Man City 2-1 Man Utd | 87 minutes
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Vital foot in by Raphael Varane to stop Kevin De Bruyne’s cross from reaching a City ahead.
Man City 2-1 Man Utd | 85 minutes
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Five minutes left for United to discover a objective. Not an enormous quantity of momentum behind them, it’s been a bit scrappy because the objective and City proceed to dominate the ball.
Watch Phil Foden put Man City in entrance
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Should Andre Onana have completed higher?
Man City 2-1 Man Utd | 82 minutes
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Sofyan Amrabat and Omari Forson on for Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.
United have barely thrown a punch all half, can they rally themselves for a late objective?
GGGGOOOOOAAALLLLL!!!! Man City 2-1 Man Utd | Foden, 80′
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PHIL FODEN SCORES AGAIN!
Slick stuff from City down the left as Foden escapes Casemiro with a one-two, by way of Julian Alvarez which pulls out Raphael Varane.
It’s not a clear strike however Andre Onana can’t hold it out and City lead!
Man City 1-1 Man Utd | 79 minutes
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Ederson launches off his line to wash out Alejandro Garnacho, and it appears like he wins the ball within the course of.
No doubt about it, the replays present. Goal kick, too.
Man City 1-1 Man Utd | 77 minutes
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Victor Lindelof has been caught tight to Erling Haaland since shifting centrally and he clears a Nathan Ake cross nicely.
United fail to generate a counter because of this although, however City’s transfer ends with a foul on Scott McTominay.
Man City 1-1 Man Utd | 74 minutes
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Antony on for Marcus Rashford.
It was an absolute great thing about a objective from the United ahead after eight minutes. He’s not completed a large quantity else, although.
Man City 1-1 Man Utd | 71 minutes
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Kevin De Bruyne hits a shot into the wall.
Diogo Dalot has moved to left-back to mark Phil Foden for United, with Willy Kwambala on the fitting flank and Victor Lindelof within the center.
Kyle Walker subsequent to strive his luck from vary… straight down the keeper’s throat.
Man City 1-1 Man Utd | 68 minutes
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Erling Haaland hits the deck after skinning Raphael Varane 20 yards from objective.
Booking for the Frenchman – and an attractive spot for City.
Willy Kwambala, the teenage defender, replaces Jonny Evans earlier than the free-kick.
Man City 1-1 Man Utd | 66 minutes
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City followers had been on high of Andre Onana’s slight delays, or timewasting if you’ll, over his kicks.
Now they actually aren’t pleased with him as he performs on after a minute or so of remedy. United can count on that again, with change, in harm time.
Man City 1-1 Man Utd | 65 minutes
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Lovely cross to the far publish meets Bernardo Silva, who diverts a header in the direction of Erling Haaland however it’s simply too excessive for the Norwegian to achieve and attempt to make amends for his earlier miss.
A contemporary delay arising as Andre Onana dives on a free go moments later and claims he has an harm.
Cramp? For a keeper after 65 minutes… actually? Or is he correctly damage?
Man City 1-1 Man Utd | 62 minutes
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City’s twelfth nook of the afternoon fails to yield an opportunity, they’ve actually struggled to provide from set performs.
But their tails are nicely and actually up. United are pinned in in opposition to a group trying much more energetic than earlier than Phil Foden’s wonder-strike.
Man City 1-1 Man Utd | 59 minutes
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A delay after a blue flare lands in Andre Onana’s field.
Pep Guardiola brings Julian Alvarez on for Jeremy Doku.
Watch Phil Foden stage the Manchester derby
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Top. Bins.
GGGGOOOOAAALLLL!!!! Man City 1-1 Man Utd | Foden, 56′
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PHIL FODEN LEVELS THE DERBY!
What Marcus Rashford can do, he can simply as nicely. A dart inwards from the fitting flank results in a scorching shot straight into the highest nook!
United need a foul within the build-up, on Rashford, however there’s nothing it and Erik ten Hag is booked for his protests.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 55 minutes
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The hosts again on the ball however there’s so little urgency about their sport, with the trademark sudden zip-zip-zip in the direction of an enormous probability additionally absent.
A plain cross into the field by Nathan Ake goes unmet.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 53 minutes
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Very little stress on the ball as United maintain a uncommon second of possession. All too straightforward.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 50 minutes
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Dangerous from City as Jeremy Doku is performed in by Bernardo Silva down the left after good hold-up play by Erling Haaland.
It deflects up off a defender and Andre Onana does nicely to palm it away, as an attacker lurked on the far publish.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 47 minutes
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Quiet begin to proceedings from the home gamers and followers.
United nonetheless in that 4-2-2-2 formation off the ball with two midfield chasers and the 2 strikers peeling vast. On the ball it’s been extra of a 4-3-1-2 with Bruno Fernandes within the gap.
You must say, Erik ten Hag’s plan has labored to this point.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | Kick-off!
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No modifications on the break, who will take the derby bragging rights?
Second-half underway!
Not ok from Man City
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It’s not been nice for City. Plenty of territory, possession and corners… however no targets.
Andre Onana has made a few spectacular saves however Pep Guardiola will get caught into his gamers on the break to demand some extra of his trademark magic to unlock this stout defence.
United lead the derby
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Marcus Rashford’s eighth-minute stunner stands to rely as one of many nice Manchester derby targets.
However, it is going to solely really matter for one thing in the event that they take a outcome.
So far so good in that regard, they’ve defended nicely and had just a little little bit of luck with as that Erling Haaland miss confirmed. They may do with having a bit extra menace on the counter, although.
Can they actually win this 1-0?
Watch Erling Haaland’s gorgeous miss
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It takes lots to provide that noise from your individual followers. Pure, unbridled anguish.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | Half time!
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The Etihad is surprised, almost in equal measure by Marcus Rashford’s early stunner to place United forward and Erling Haaland’s dreadful miss which ought to have levelled the derby for City.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 45 minutes
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CHANCE!
Erling Haaland arrives within the six-yard field unmarked, objective gaping… and locations his shot over!
Miss of the season contender, proper there.
Three added minutes.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 44 minutes
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Kobbie Mainoo down within the City field after catching a rocket Phil Foden shot straight within the noggin. A couple of boos from the home followers as he collects himself and returns to his toes.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 42 minutes
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Kyle Walker nods a header in the direction of United’s penalty spot however Jeremy Doku is a yard away from latching onto it.
But irrespective of, Kevin De Bruyne is subsequent to it… and he spoons a volley manner, manner off track.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 40 minutes
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Andre Onana has had a great half, he leaps into his six-yard field to say a Phil Foden cross with authority. It was his lengthy kick which began United’s transfer for the objective, too.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 37 minutes
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It’s all been a bit quiet on the Etihad previously couple of minutes.
United are shaped up deep, with the ball in entrance of them and never involved in any respect by City’s crosses from vast.
Pep Guardiola’s males must be a bit extra ingenious and take some dangers to interrupt them down.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 34 minutes
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SAVE!
Andre Onana will get down low to palm away a Rodri volley that was bouncing in the direction of the underside nook.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 33 minutes
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First second for Erling Haaland to impression the derby, as a ball pops up his manner within the field off Casemiro.
An improvised header, which is definitely a tick behind him, is diverted over.
Not seen a lot of the Norwegian, immediately.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 31 minutes
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We’ll have to attend and see if it is a correct difficulty for Marcus Rashford, after he indicators to the bench however appears able to play on. Not certain when he picked up no matter difficulty he has.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 30 minutes
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Jeremy Doku skews a shot off track on the stretch after some neat play within the United field.
Bigger issues for United, although. Marcus Rashford has an harm…
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 26 minutes
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VAR verify after some handball shouts behind the objective for Diogo Dalot’s arm connecting with a cross from City’s left.
It’s tight to his physique although so we play on, with the nook punched away.
That’s seven corners now for City and exactly zero menace produced from them.
In reality, now it’s eight as Rodri’s shot is blocked vast. Hoofed clear.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 24 minutes
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Another half probability for Marcus Rashford as a cross drops previous Scott McTominay to achieve his far-post run. But a scraggly air-kick sees the ball beat him too.
12 – This is the twelfth time Man City have fallen behind in a Premier League sport this season; solely in 2019-20 (13) have they completed so extra in a single marketing campaign below Pep Guardiola, which was additionally the final marketing campaign through which they didn’t win the title. Obstacle. pic.twitter.com/DDf7SsUfZp
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 3, 2024
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 22 minutes
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City followers furiously demand a nook after Jeremy Doku’s cross hits Diogo Dalot and is grabbed on the road by Andre Onana.
It’s merely not dropping the home group’s manner to this point. But they’ve loved 65 per cent of possession, so the stress gained’t relent.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 19 minutes
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CHANCE!
Phil Foden is shipped goalwards by Kevin De Bruyne and he opts to go on his weaker proper foot as defenders cowl, and Andre Onana turns his low shot vast.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 17 minutes
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Big probability for Marcus Rashford to race at objective after a sensible Bruno Fernandes go breaks his manner in the direction of an empty City half.
But his contact lets him down and Kyle Walker, on his tail, mops up.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 15 minutes
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Phil Foden forces Andre Onana right into a save along with his legs, after hitting the goal from a troublesome angle as he ran away from objective.
The subsequent nook once more involves nothing for City.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 13 minutes
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A roar is response from the home followers after Kyle Walker and Phil Foden mix to win a nook.
Hacked out for a second try by Bruno Fernandes, which is cleared by the identical participant on the close to publish.
Man City 0-1 Man Utd | 11 minutes
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The Etihad is surprised.
Man City are too, Bruno Fernandes forces a nook in entrance of the away finish the place all of the noise is coming from proper now.
Watch Marcus Rashford’s objective
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He did inform you, doubt him at your individual threat!
GGGGOOOOAAALLL!!!! Man City 0-1 Man Utd | Rashford, 8′
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UNITED LEAD AT THE ETIHAD!
Wow. Wow. Wow.
Marcus Rashford, take a bow. What a success from vary by the striker, who takes purpose from 25 yards and buries it by way of the underside of the bar.
Normally a peaceful buyer in his celebrations, he roars on the away followers as he factors to his head in trademark trend.
Man City 0-0 Man Utd | 6 minutes
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First probability for Alejandro Garnacho to race down the fitting wing however his cross pops up kindly for Ederson.
Man City 0-0 Man Utd | 4 minutes
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Lovely sort out by Casemiro within the field pokes the ball off of John Stones, after a dart into the field.
City need a penalty however nothing doing… and VAR agrees.
Bruno Fernandes is again on his toes after taking a blow from one thing innocuous within the build-up. That noise you may hear is City’s TikTok-er busily scrawling down notes.
Man City 0-0 Man Utd | 2 minutes
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First shot of the day by way of Phil Foden, who hits it from vary after a brief nook. Deflected vast by Diogo Dalot’s good header.
The subsequent set play is cleared.
Man City 0-0 Man Utd | 1 min
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Alejandro Garnacho on the fitting and Marcus Rashford on the left as United kind up in a 4-2-2-2 maybe early on? Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay the extra superior midfielders.
City win an early nook.
Man City vs Man Utd | Kick-off!
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Three ‘Champions’ banners held up by the City followers as they remind the guests of their very own treble feat.
A hearty boo of the Premier League anthem from the hosts too, earlier than each units of supporters launch into music to build an awesome ambiance.
The Manchester derby is underway!
Here come the gamers!
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Kevin De Bruyne and Bruno Fernandes lead out the 2 groups behind immediately’s derby referee, Andy Madley.
Man City vs Man Utd | Countdown to kick-off
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Almost each seat is occupied within the Etihad Stadium because the gamers put together to step out.
Five minutes till we get underway…
Manager’s Manchester derby data
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Erik ten Hag has solely gained one in every of his 4 Manchester derbies, with City profitable 6-3 on this sport final season.
Pep Guardiola has gained 14 of his video games in opposition to United – solely Arsenal and Burnley have misplaced extra to the Spaniard.
That document contains two Champions League remaining wins over United as Barcelona boss and a quarter-final success answerable for Bayern Munich.
Man Utd hungry for 3 factors
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Not certain how far we will push that “eat or be eaten” line by Erik ten Hag – however he had mentioned in midweek that he may “smell” the motivation on his squad.
Meanwhile, the dressing room is rumbling within the stomach of the Etihad because the United gamers put together to dine out at an all-you-can-eat derby buffet. On the menu: Manchester City!
(Sorry)
“I by no means take into consideration situations, not in profitable not in dropping” ❌
Erik ten Hag says his aspect are trying ahead to the Manchester derby 🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/H181RM95yi
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 3, 2024
Erik ten Hag calls for ‘intimidating’ efficiency
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“As a team, and every single player, has to show passion, desire, determination… intimidation if necessary.
“We have to show how hungry we are. It’s eat or be eaten, and we want to eat.”
Pep Guardiola appears forward to the derby
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“Very crucial moment, against an opponent we know the strengths they have.
“We try to figure out their plan as soon as possible, to put the right dose of energy to try to perform.
“We have to stick with our ideas, who we are and just play a football game.
“We won’t be top tonight but we are here because everyone’s made a contribution. When [Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne] perform at the highest level is an incredible weapon for us.
“Jeremy [Doku] has been amazing, especially before his injury, step by step he’s coming back and with Jack’s injury and we need his quality in the final third.”
Man City vs Man Utd | Countdown to kick-off
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We have 20 minutes to go till the Manchester derby begins!
Warm-ups in full move out on the pitch.
Full time at Turf Moor
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In the Premier League’s early kick-off, Bournemouth have crushed Burnley 2-0.
That provides the Cherries a buffer in thirteenth place whereas Burnley, managed by City legend Vincent Kompany, are 11 factors off security…
Throwback: Sergio Aguero nets within the derby
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Sergio Aguero completely dominated this sport.
His document reads eight targets in 13 league video games, seven of which ended as wins.
Marcus Rashford at a crossroads in his profession
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The starting of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe period has prompted a interval of introspection as Manchester United ponder which route to go in subsequent — and this feels a equally apt time for Marcus Rashford to ponder his personal future.
Rashford’s profession, it have to be mentioned, is at a crossroads.
Read the complete story!
Throwback: Paul Scholes stuns the Etihad
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No doubt one of many nice targets on this fixture, by a participant who was on his comeback from retirement on the time.
Gary Neville not hopeful of a United victory
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The Manchester United legend his given his tackle the sport as kick-off approaches.
“I’ve not spoken to a United fan in the last few days that believes we can come here and win – or even draw,” he tells Sky Sports.
“That’s the problem at this moment in time. But the thing today is shock us, do something that’s not expected.
“United are on a decent run in the last few weeks, until the Fulham game where they fell apart a bit. But it’s those levels and inconsistencies where, if you give a team like City those chances, they’re going to bury you.
“So I’m a little bit worried. The fear is we’ll be watching from behind the sofa, fingers crossed we don’t get beat by four, five, six…”
Rasmus Hojlund disappointment
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The transient surge of hope for Manchester United followers that Rasmus Hojlund could be match, having arrived on the group bus earlier, has been dismissed.
Instead, the bench appears fairly skinny for the guests.
Amad Diallo, Antony and Christian Eriksen are their solely actual choices to vary the sport in the event that they fall behind.
Otherwise it’s Sofyan Amrabat and youngsters Willy Kambwala, Omari Forson, full-back Habeeb Ogunneye and 20-year-old defensive midfielder Toby Collyer.
Jonny Evans begins for Man Utd
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The veteran centre-back will face down Erling Haaland alongside Raphael Varane, after being most popular over Sofyan Amrabat in defence.
That ought to see Victor Lindelof play left-back, whereas Scott McTominay will transfer up the sector as Kobbie Mainoo returns in a 4-2-3-1.
Kevin De Bruyne begins for Man City
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For the second sport in every week, Kevin De Bruyne has made the Man City beginning line-up.
Matheus Nunes and Mateo Kovacic miss out, as does Julian Alvarez. Jack Grealish is injured.
Josko Gvardiol can be match to make the squad after a recent harm, he makes the bench.
Ruben Dias is most popular to start out as Manuel Akanji is dropped.
In the blue nook for #MCIMUN! 👊🩵
XI | Ederson, Walker (C), Stones, Dias, Ake, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Foden, Doku, Haaland
SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Kovacic, Alvarez, Gomez, Gvardiol, Akanji, Nunes, Bobb, Lewis#ManCity | @etihad pic.twitter.com/9HBTctqtXJ
— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 3, 2024
How Man Utd line up
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Manchester United XI: Onana; Dalot, Varane, Evans, Lindelof; Mainoo, Casemiro; Fernandes, McTominay, Garnacho; Rashford
Subs: Bayindir, Kambwala, Ogunneye, Amrabat, Collyer, Eriksen, Amad, Antony, Forson
Man City group information is in!
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Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Ake; Rodri, De Bruyne; Silva, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Subs: Ortega, Kovacic, Alvarez, Gomez, Gvardiol, Akanji, Nunes, Bobb, Lewis
Elsewhere within the Premier League
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Bournemouth are a objective up at Burnley within the early kick-off, with the second half simply underway.
Not a massively impactful sport for both of the Manchester golf equipment, however a pleasant Justin Kluivert objective to indicate you nonetheless.
Will Rasmus Hojlund play for Man Utd?
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Erik ten Hag had mentioned he didn’t count on anybody again for immediately’s group that wasn’t already match.
With Rasmus Hojlund and Lisandro Martinez hopping off the group bus, some studies say they’re merely right here for ethical help amid their accidents.
We’ll discover out in about ten minutes’ time when the groups are launched…
Rasmus Hojlund with the squad
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Big shock because the United squad contact down.
Lisandro Martinez is right here too.
A completely un-Mancunian scene
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Blue skies, sunshine..? We’re not even predicted any rain for immediately’s derby. Leave that kagoule at home!
Man City vs Man Utd | Countdown to kick-off
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We have 90 minutes to go till the 90 minutes kicks off on the Etihad.
Team information is due out within the subsequent half hour.
Ten Hag: Man Utd can be taught from Man City however we should do issues our personal manner
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Manchester United can be taught from Manchester City’s success however won’t attempt to copy their strategies, in accordance with supervisor Erik Ten Hag.
United head to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday for the Manchester derby as soon as once more a great distance adrift of their neighbours within the Premier League.
A restructuring of United’s soccer hierarchy is below manner following the funding made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group, with their first transfer to usher in Omar Berrada from City as chief government.
Ten Hag mentioned: “I think you can always learn from opponents who are successful and you have to do it if you want to go to high levels but, at the same time, we have to do it in a United way.
“This is a different club with a different environment, with a different DNA. But you pick up things that can be successful and you integrate it in your own model.”
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s admiration of City ‘a complete honour’ says Guardiola
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Pep Guardiola has thanked Sir Jim Ratcliffe for ‘helping him do his job’ by stating his admiration for Manchester City.
New Manchester United co-owner Ratcliffe not too long ago spoke of his ambition to knock neighbours City, and one other of their rivals in Liverpool, “off their perch”.
Yet in doing so he conceded United had fallen nicely behind each of these golf equipment and admitted a lot might be realized from their success.
He even went so far as to say City’s 4-0 demolition of Real Madrid in final season’s Champions League semi-finals was “the best quality of football I’ve ever seen”.
Guardiola says such compliments are a supply of delight and feed his persevering with need for achievement.
The City supervisor mentioned: “I just say thank you so much.
“Sometimes they are more than the titles, the compliments of the personalities that make this country, like Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments. It is a complete honour for us.
“One can produce emotions and feelings for the players and our rivals. That helps to do our job. Thank you so much on behalf of all of us.
“But I am sure tomorrow they will try, one way or another, to inoculate the Man Utd players with the best performance to try to beat us.”
How issues stand
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A reminder that Manchester City can transfer again inside a degree of Premier League leaders Liverpool with a win immediately.
Jurgen Klopp’s aspect gained 1-0 at Nottingham Forest yesterday after a 99th-minute winner from Darwin Nunez.
Arsenal, who sit one level behind City in third, are away at Sheffield United on Monday night time.
Meanwhile, Manchester United want a optimistic outcome within the race for the highest 4 after wins for Aston Villa and Tottenham yesterday.
United will kick-off 11 factors behind Villa and 6 behind Spurs.
Man City vs Man Utd latest odds
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Man City to win: 1/5
Draw: 4/1
Man Utd to win: 8/1
Odds by way of Betfair and topic to vary.
Head to move (h2h) historical past and outcomes
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Man City wins: 60
Draws: 53
Man Utd wins: 78
Prediction
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Given the benefit with which groups are enjoying via Ten Hag’s aspect proper now, it will be a significant shock to see them topple City.
Man City to win, 3-1.
Man Utd group information
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Manchester United might be with out Rasmus Hojlund and Erik ten Hag has a significant defensive choice dilemma.
The Manchester United supervisor has admitted he has a “puzzle” to unravel over the make-up of his back-four, with Harry Maguire nonetheless out injured.
Ten Hag has been weighing up whether or not to stay with Sofyan Amrabat at left-back or usher in Jonny Evans alongside Raphael Varane at centre-half and transfer Victor Lindelof to left-back.
Injuries to Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tyrell Malacia have left United with a defensive scarcity forward of their journey to the Etihad Stadium.
Amrabat began at left-back in Wednesday’s 1-0 FA Cup win at Nottingham Forest however adopted extra of a midfield function and helped United dictate the latter a part of the sport.
Marcus Rashford is about to steer the road after he hit again at criticism over his way of life and dedication to United.
Man City group information
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Rodri, Phil Foden, Ruben Dias will all return to the Manchester City group.
The trio sat Tuesday’s 6-2 FA Cup win in opposition to Luton however might be recalled alongside Ederson.
Jack Grealish has been dominated out with a groin harm, whereas Kyle Walker’s restoration tempo means he’s more likely to get the nod over Manuel Akanji to face Marcus Rashford.
Erling Haaland might be out to pile extra distress on United after his 5 targets at Kenilworth Road.
Josko Gvardiol is closing in on a return from his ankle harm however Pep Guardiola didn’t give an update on his health in his pre-match press convention on Friday.
How to observe: Sky Sports
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TV channel: The sport might be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage begins at 3pm GMT forward of a 3.30pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be capable of watch on a dwell stream by way of the Sky Go web site or app.
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13:01 , Giuseppe Muro
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE protection of Manchester United vs Manchester City!
An enormous day for each golf equipment in Manchester… this needs to be a cracker!
We’ll have all of the latest updates, build-up and group information forward of kick-off, which comes at 3:30pm GMT from the Etihad Stadium.
