A high-stakes Manchester derby headlines the Premier League weekend as Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford in the early kick-off.
It marks a daunting first assignment for new United boss Michael Carrick, tasked with steadying a side still reeling from FA Cup elimination and inconsistent league form.
City arrive in ruthless mood. Pep Guardiola’s men are unbeaten in 13 matches across all competitions and boast the best away record at Old Trafford of any visiting side.
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Sitting second in the table, they continue to apply pressure in the title race and have regularly exposed United’s struggles in recent derbies.
United, seventh and searching for direction, face a familiar problem: goals. They have failed to score in four of their last five home league meetings with City.
With Guardiola preparing for his 31st Manchester derby, history, form and momentum all point one way — but derby chaos is never far away.
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