Premier League: MCI v MUN - Haaland is a top pick

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Match Details

Premier League 2022-23
Manchester City vs Manchester United
City of Manchester Stadium
October 2, 2022
06:30 PM IST

Preview

A high-octane encounter is on the cards as it is time for the iconic Manchester Derby. Manchester City will play hosts to Manchester United at the City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday and it will truly be an exciting battle as both teams have been in form of late. The Citizens are still unbeaten in this Premier League season as they have won five of their seven matches so far, with two games ending in draws. They have been in rampaging attacking form as they have netted 23 goals already and have been doing terrific in terms of defense too, as they have conceded only six times in the seven games so far. Manchester United, on the other hand, have bounced back with four wins on the trot after starting the season with consecutive losses. While their offense hasnt been as lethal as Manchester City, they have certainly tightened the screws in defence as they have conceded only twice in the last four games. The Red Devils will be looking to deliver an equally good defensive performance here but they will need much more than that to beat Manchester City.

Team News

Manchester City
Out: Stones, Phillips
Doubtful: None

Manchester United
Out: Williams, Maguire
Doubtful: Dubravka, Martial

Probable Starting Lineups

Manchester City
Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Cancelo; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Grealish

Manchester United
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; Casemiro, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Sancho; Rashford

Top Picks

Erling Haaland: The young forward has been bossing the Premier League in his very first season. Haaland has already netted 11 goals and even has an assist to his name. He has a good chance of adding to his tally in this match once again.

Kevin de Bruyne: The Belgian midfielder has been a major creative force for Manchester City once again. De Bruyne has already racked up six assists in this Premier League season and he has a goal to his name as well.

Marcus Rashford: The English forward has played a key role behind the Red Devils resurgence in the last four matches. Rashford has three goals and two assists to his name already, and he will be eager to deliver in this highly important match once again.

Other Important Players (Premier League 2022-23 Stats)

Jadon Sancho | 2 Goals

Bruno Fernandes | 1 Goal, 1 Assist

Bernardo Silva | 2 Goals, 3 Assists

Phil Foden | 2 Goals, 2 Assists

Captaincy Options (In order of priority)

Erling Haaland
Kevin de Bruyne

Fantasy Team

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Prasenjit Dey