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Manchester City v Manchester United: Preview, Team News and Prediction

Manchester Derby is here!

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The Premier League rolls on! Manchester City’s game is against Manchester United.

A match filled with plenty of story lines as both teams battle a packed schedule and quality opponents. There is plenty to discuss. 1 v 2. Red v Blue. City v United.

Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England

Time and Date: Sunday, 07 March, 2021 kick off at 4.30 pm (UK), 11.30 am (EST, USA)

Referee: Anthony Taylor

Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn

Fourth official: Mike DeanVAR: Paul Tierney

Assistant VAR: Harry Lennard

TV Info: SKY Sport (UK), NBCSN/Peacock (USA), DAZN (Canada)

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Preview

Pep Guardiola’s side have won 21 matches in a row, and the unbeaten run in all competitions now stretches to 28 matches.

On the other side, Man United are coming out of a tough draw v Crystal palace and have had a mixed results since being league leader in mid January.

Both managers will look to be in top form. Ole v Pep has been very close and it could go either way.

Which team will come out in front?

Team News

Pep Guardiola’s side will, for the first time this season have everyone healthy!

For United, Phil Jones and Juan Mata are out, add David De Gea following the birth of his first child. Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek and Paul Pogba are all doubts after missing the midweek draw with Crystal Palace.

Prediction

Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United