Manchester City are having a difficult start to the season. After 3 rounds, they have only won 3 points and are ranked 13th - something that has never happened under Pep Guardiola.
Consecutive defeats against Tottenham and Brighton exposed many problems in the defense, especially when Man City's force was exhausted by injuries.
However, the Etihad is still a solid support, where Man City ended last season with 5 consecutive wins. Erling Haaland continues to be the main spearhead, while Doku and Foden are expected to make a breakthrough from the two wings.
Guardiola also needs Rodri's strong return to control the midfield, thereby regaining the initiative. This is considered a pivotal match for Man City to turn things around.
Manchester United entered the Manchester derby with a high mentality after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Burnley. However, stability is still a challenge for Ruben Amorim and his team. Man United have only won 1/3 of the first round, and finishing is still a weakness when they need 58 shots to score 4 goals.
However, Man United have always shown discomfort against big teams, especially at the Etihad, where they have repeatedly made Guardiola regret. Bruno Fernandes continues to be the soul of the "Red Devils", while rookie Sesko could also leave his mark in the first derby.
In addition, Casemiro's solidity and Amad Diallo's explosive ability will be the key for Man United to hope to create a surprise.
The match between Man City and Man United is part of the 4th round of the Premier League, taking place at 22:30 on September 14 (Vietnam time), live on K+Sport1.
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