Manchester United will host the biggest match of the 2023-24 EPL seasons over Manchester City on October 28, 2023. This clash marks the first Manchester Derby match of this season, which is going to create a roller coaster of emotions among their crowd. We have picked up some exciting match details, including the odds and predictions of this stunning showdown. So, stay connected to grab all the interesting facts here.
The Manchester derby is always a celebrated game show among football lovers since both the Manchester clubs are regarded as the best teams in the world. The first Manchester derby was played in late 1881, and since then, there have been around 190 meetings between the two teams across all competitions. In those 190 clashes, Manchester United has won about 78 games, Manchester City 59 games, and the remaining 53 have ended in a draw. The United club has prevailed in dominancy in most of the clashes, but the current trend is quite different. Manchester United is still a strong team, but they are not as well-known as they once were. Manchester City, who finished first in the EPL’s previous season, is the team currently holding a dominancy over the United. Hence, this clash is going to be one of the hottest matches of the season. So, free up your calendar and grab your seats to watch this exciting showdown till the very end.
Manchester Derby – Event Details
Teams: Manchester City vs Manchester United
Date: October 29, 2023 (Sunday)
Time: 11:30 ET (US) | 15:30 GMT (UK) | 03:30 NZDT | 20:00 IST
Venue: Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England.
Where to Watch Manchester City vs Manchester United?
- The UK fans can tune on to Sky Sports to watch the Manchester Derby match of the 2023-24 EPL seasons on October 29, 2023.
- Peacock and Fubo TV have the streaming rights for the Manchester Derby match in the United States.
- New Zealand fans can tune on to Sky Sports NOW for the Manchester Derby Showdown.
- Hotstar VIP and Jio TV will provide the streaming of this matchup in India.
Predictions – Manchester United vs Manchester City
This clash marks one of the most exciting showdowns of the 2023-24 EPL seasons, where it will be the first Manchester Derby of the season. Currently, Manchester United is in eighth place in the EPL Standings with 15 points, while Manchester City is in second place with 21 points. Manchester United heads into this clash with a home-team advantage and they must be energized with that prospect. The United team ended its prior game with a 1-0 UCL win over Copenhagen, where Harry Maguire netted the lone for the team. Manchester United continues to deliver prominent performances from the start of this EPL season. Talents like Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay, and Bruno Fernandes continue to add another layer of stamina to the team. So, the Manchester United team is highly expected to make a good offense in this matchup against Man City. The United team will be without Luke Shaw, Sergio Reguilon, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lisandro Martinez, and Amad Diallo for this matchup.
Manchester City, on the flip side, heads into this clash after a 2-1 win over Brighton, where Julian Alvarez and Erling Halland netted each one goal for the team. Manchester City, which now holds the second spot in the EPL Standings, finished its previous season in first place and is preserving its identity. Manchester City has an advantage on both sides of the pitch thanks to their abundance of young talent and experience. Alvarez and Haaland are the prominent scorers of the team, where Jeremy Doku and Silva also join the top list be their fantastic moves. As a result, they consistently maintain a balanced record on both sides of the field, and their defense is among the finest. They will undoubtedly stop United from scoring a lot in this game, and they’ll probably win the first Manchester Derby of the year. Goals are therefore anticipated from both teams, but Manchester City has the advantage of winning by a goal or two differentials.
