With all eyes falling on Old Trafford this weekend, Manchester bragging rights will be up for grabs on Saturday lunchtime.
Claiming a welcomed EFL Cup boost earlier in the week, Man City face what is a must-win showdown as they desperately try to make up some ground in the Premier League title chase.
Getting yet another new era underway in the red half of Manchester on Saturday, temporary boss Michael Carrick couldn’t have asked for a tougher opening challenge on his return to the Old Trafford dugout.
Ahead of a blockbuster Premier League battle this weekend, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive Manchester United vs Manchester City Bet Builder Tips.
A must-win battle for City
Getting the New Year underway with three consecutive Premier League stalemates, Manchester City have seen their domestic title dreams take a major blow over the past fortnight.
Opening Saturday’s trip to Old Trafford sat six points adrift of runaway leaders Arsenal, Pep Guardiola’s men have an almighty battle on their hands in the race to recapture their English crown.
However, putting in an eye-catching performance earlier in the week as they got their EFL Cup semi-final adventure underway with a 2-0 victory away at Newcastle, Saturday’s guests will be dreaming of a repeat display here.
Suffering just a single Premier League defeat at Old Trafford since back in March 2020, City will also be excited by their most recent showdown against their bitter local rivals.
Cruising their way to a routine 3-0 win when they welcomed United to the Etihad for their reverse top-flight battle on September 14th, City will be more than aware they face a must-win contest this weekend.
Bet Builder Tip: Manchester City win @ 21/20 with 1xBet
Carrick’s Old Trafford return
Ending Ruben Amorim’s 14-month reign earlier in the month, Manchester United are once again getting yet another era underway on Saturday lunchtime.
With Michael Carrick returning to Old Trafford on a temporary basis for the remainder of the season, the former Middlesbrough boss couldn’t have asked for a tougher start to his second debut.
Crashing out of the FA Cup last time out as they slumped to a 2-1 loss at home against Brighton, United have shown a string of issues on either side of opening the New Year.
Also playing out three consecutive Premier League stalemates, the Red Devils have recorded just a single win from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions.
Likewise, gaining an unwanted reputation for their glaring defensive struggles, Carrick’s men have also remarkably notched just a sole win from their last six straight matchups at Old Trafford – a rut that stems all the way back to the end of October.
Bet Builder Tip: Manchester United over 1.5 cards @ 3/5 with BetUS
Semenyo’s sensational start
While Antoine Semenyo might have only arrived in the blue half of Manchester last week, the Ghanian international has embarked on a sensational start to life at the Etihad.
Completing a £65million move from Bournemouth on January 9th, the one-time Bristol City starlet has hit the ground running and is clearly relishing life under Guardiola’s guidance.
Opening his account with an FA Cup strike during City’s record-breaking 10-1 win against Exeter City last weekend, Semenyo also got on the scoresheet away at Newcastle on Tuesday night.
Finding the net in back-to-back appearances over the past week, the 26-year-old should be confident of once again stealing all of the headlines at Old Trafford.
Meeting a leaky Manchester United defence who have collected just a sole clean sheet from any of their previous 15 consecutive outings across all fronts, City’s new attacking superstar should be smelling a golden opportunity.
Bet Builder Tip: Antoine Semenyo over 0.5 shots on target @ 7/10 with Dachbet
Manchester United vs Manchester CityBet Builder Tips
- Manchester City win
- Manchester United over 1.5 cards
- Antoine Semenyo over 0.5 shots on target
ODDS – 4/1 with Vegas Land
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