It's Manchester Derby weekend! And it's the first edition of this huge game for Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim. The Portugese is very excited to take on Manchester City. "I cannot treat it like a normal derby," the recently installed boss said at his weekly Friday press briefing. "It should be like two great teams fighting for the title, and it is not that in this … [Read more...] about Manchester United Starting XI Prediction at Manchester City
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United Team News for Manchester Derby: Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw
If ever there was a time for United to really stick it to City in the Manchester Derby, it's Sunday. United have just two injury concerns, Jonny Evans and Luke Shaw, neither of which are major. United have been forced to learn to live without Luke Shaw for a long time already, and Jonny Evans is just a squad player, who is lower on the depth chart. There are no new injury … [Read more...] about United Team News for Manchester Derby: Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction (Manchester Derby)
Ahead of the next edition of the Manchester Derby, there is a special event for Manchester City supporters in my home region of Chicago. (Where Manchester City played Borussia Dortmund in a friendly, in 2018). The Champions 4-in-a-row Trophy Tour will be in the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA, from today until Sunday. City fans all across Chicagoland can some see and selfie … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction (Manchester Derby)
Man City Team News vs Man United: Mateo Kovacic, John Stones, Manuel Akanji
The Manchester Derby is upon us, and it's actually City who come into it with the worse squad fitness situation. Manchester City are still strongly favored, despite how poorly they have played lately. Injuries have played a huge role in that, but midfielder Mateo Kovacic was named to the bench in midweek, for continental competition, and he could come back into the first team … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Man United: Mateo Kovacic, John Stones, Manuel Akanji
Man City Team News at Juventus: Phil Foden, John Stones, Manuel Akanji
Manchester City and England superstar Phil Foden has a really bad case of bronchitis. "He is not ready," City manager Pep Guardiola said of Foden this past weekend, in reference to the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. We'll see if Foden can give it a go at Juventus in midweek, but who knows. … [Read more...] about Man City Team News at Juventus: Phil Foden, John Stones, Manuel Akanji
Manchester City Injury Updates: Ruben Dias, Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish, John Stones
Wow does Manchester City miss Rodri right now! This team just cannot currently buy a victory. But even as their losing streak continues, we still have some good news to cover, at least on the injury front. Ruben Dias, Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish and John Stones all stand a chance of potentially returning, for their very next game, at home to Tottenham Hotspur. Losers of four … [Read more...] about Manchester City Injury Updates: Ruben Dias, Jeremy Doku, Jack Grealish, John Stones
Man City Team News at AFC Bournemouth: Savinho, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias
The good news for Manchester City, they're currently at the top of the Premier League table. The bad news for Man City- they are now in full blown injury crisis mode, with Savinho now having to be stretchered off, in last night's League Cup elimination loss at Tottenham Hotspur. He suffered an ankle injury that looks pretty serious, and we should get some sort of timeline for … [Read more...] about Man City Team News at AFC Bournemouth: Savinho, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal FC
Friday, at his pre Arsenal FC news conference, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was asked about the ongoing debate over fixture congestion and the added workload that it puts on the players. His own midfielder, Rodri, made comments earlier this week that footballers could strike if they keep up the overscheduling. Pep says that Rodri could really be on to something … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Arsenal FC
Pep Guardiola Provides Savinho Knee Injury Update
Manchester City's only summer signing, Savinho, started situated on the right wing for today's season opener. Savinho slotted just next to Erling Haaland, for Sunday's 2-0 win over Chelsea. However, he was only able to play the first half, as a knee injury forced him out early. … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Provides Savinho Knee Injury Update
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City (FC Series)
Chelsea FC faces Manchester City on Saturday for a blockbuster (at least by preseason friendly standards) match at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. And when the two managers, Enzo Maresca and Pep Guardiola, shake hands you might think you're seeing double. As you can see, they're not just former colleagues but also doppelgangers. It will be a meeting of teacher versus disciple, … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City (FC Series)