Premier League LIVE: Man United vs Man City; Chelsea, Tottenham Matches Featured
In an exciting Premier League clash, Manchester United will face Manchester City, with both teams aiming to break their streak of draws. The match is pivotal, as United and City are each experiencing challenging runs.
Premier League Clash: Man United vs Man City
Manchester United and Manchester City meet for the second time this season. In their previous encounter in September, City triumphed 3-0 at Old Trafford. This result marked a turning point for United, who have struggled against their rivals in recent years.
Historical Context
Manchester United has had a difficult time in home matches against City. They have failed to score in four of the last five Premier League games played at Old Trafford against them. The last instance of such a scoring drought dates back to 1911-1914.
- Last home win against Man City: December 2020
- Current scoring drought: Last two home games without a goal against City
- Historical significance: Last time United had three consecutive home league games without scoring against City was in 1973-74.
Recent Performances
Both teams enter this match after drawing their last three Premier League fixtures. United’s last longer streak of consecutive draws was recorded in September/October 1992, while City last had a similar run in 2009.
- Manchester United: 3 consecutive draws
- Manchester City: 3 consecutive draws
- First meeting with both teams on a draw streak since February 2001.
Key Player Highlights
Michael Carrick will manage Manchester United for the second time, reviving his managerial role after a brief stint in late 2021. Carrick’s history against City as a player includes 13 wins in 24 Premier League matches.
Erling Haaland has been a standout player for City, involved in 11 Premier League goals against United, including two goals and one assist in the last encounter. Phil Foden also poses a threat, having scored seven goals against United.
On the United side, Bruno Fernandes leads the league in created chances, demonstrating his influence in the attacking play. He has been involved in 10 goals since November, making him a player to watch.
Current Standings and Statistics
- Manchester United: 14 points dropped from winning positions this season
- Manchester City: 4 points dropped in their last two matches
This highly anticipated match promises to be a crucial fixture in the Premier League calendar. Both teams will look to turn their fortunes around and claim vital points in the race for climbing the league standings.
