Premier
League Derby match preview Manchester City vs Manchester United. Important
things to know; Kick-off: 20:00 BST, Date: Thursday
27 April, 2017, Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Stream
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Team News:
Manchester City
Ilkay
Gündogan remains the only long term absentee while there are few players who
are expected to miss this game.
Gabriel
Jesus has returned but is lacking fitness.
David
Silva, Sergio Agüero and John Stones are all doubtful through minor injuries. Agüero
and Silva both picked up injuries in the FA Cup semifinal against Arsenal last
Sunday.
Vincent
Kompany is expected to start his third game in a row.
Manchester United
Phil
Jones, Chris Smalling, Juan Mata, Marcos Rojo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are all confirmed
to miss this game.
Rojo and Ibrahimovic both picked up season ending injuries in
a Europa League game last week .
Paul
Pogba is doubtful through a minor knock which he picked up against Burnley last
Sunday.
Ander
Herrera also picked up an injury against Burnley, boss Jose Mourinho is hopeful
that he will return for the Derby.
Antonio
Valencia is expected to return after missing out last game with an unspecified problem.
Possible Lineups:
Stats:
Manchester
City are unbeaten in their last 8 home Premier League games.
Manchester
United are unbeaten in their last 23 league games.
Man
United have kept clean sheets in 7 of their last 10 league games.
Man
City have won 3 of their last 5 home league games against United.
Prediction:
Manchester
City 1 – 1 Manchester United. A big game for both the sides as both are
fighting for the Champions League spot.
Columinst: Junaid Effendi, is the Chief Editor of Football News Guru. He writes Transfer News and all the match related articles. See all his articles.
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