A Mancunian derby to kick off the 22nd day of the Premier League. Manchester United hosts their rival and neighbor Manchester City this Saturday January 17 at Old Trafford. Second in the championship with six points behind Arsenal, City must absolutely win this derby at their rival’s home so as not to let the Gunners slip further at the top of the standings before their match at the first non-relegation place later this Saturday (6:30 p.m. against Nottingham Forest).
Undefeated in all competitions since the end of November, Pep Guardiola’s men remain in the league with a draw at home against Brighton (1-1) ten days ago.
In the event of a victory, Manchester United could temporarily join the English top 4 while waiting for the matches of their direct competitors, but the Red Devils are clearly less in shape than their opponent of the day since they have not won in four matches: 3 draws and above all a defeat synonymous with elimination in the third round of the FA Cup at home against… Brighton (1-2).
The derby between Manchester United and Manchester City for the 22nd day of the Premier League is scheduled for this Saturday, January 17 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be followed live on Canal +.
