Although the Premier League title is out of reach, Manchester United would love nothing more than to deal a huge blow to Manchester City‘s title aspirations when the Red Devils host their crosstown rivals at Old Trafford. Join us for live scores and commentary from 6:45am AEDT.
United have bounced back very well from their poor defeat to Liverpool almost two weeks ago and will be primed for a big performance against City.
The Red Devils are coming off strong wins against Olympiakos and West Ham in the Champions League and Premier League respectively – results that have relieved the pressure somewhat on under-fire manager David Moyes.
Wayne Rooney is starting to find his best form and will need to be kept in check by the City defence today. Rooney scored a cracking goal against West Ham from the halfway line last week and approaches the match against City with plenty of confidence.
United, however, are without Robin van Persie, who is out for at least a month due to a sprained knee. His absence is a telling blow for United’s hopesgiven that the Dutchman starred against Olympiakos in the Champions League.
Without van Persie, United forwards Rooney and Danny Welbeck will have to play very well if they hope to cause City problems.
City are coming off a resounding 5-0 win over Fulham and remain well on course to secure another Premier League title given they have games in hand over their rivals.
If United hope to cause the upset, they will have to keep Yaya Toure quiet. Toure is the general of a strong City midfield. If he fires, City will most likely go on and win.
With Toure coming off a hat-trick against Fulham, the Ivorian certainly has the form on the board to lead City to victory today.
City to win 3-1.
Arafaat
Guest
I really think that man will pull thru I believe in them ,WIN OR LOOOooose!!
pete4
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Manchester City Are "A Small Club With a Small Mentality" - Alex Ferguson 2009
fadida
Guest
What a shock. A Moyes team fails to beat a top 4 side again. 13 years in a row isnt it?
Alan
Roar Guru
No worries Jimbo.
Jimbo Jones
Guest
Thanks Alan
Alan
Roar Guru
City hardly pushed at Old Trafford as they outclass United 3 nil at Old Trafford. Dzeko with two goals in each half put City in control and then Toure finished things off with a good finish late on. Dzeko scored after just 45 seconds in the first half and that set the tone for the night for United. City possess far too much quality for United. Big week coming up now for the Red Devils with a match-up against Bayern coming up. If they don't fire there, Bayern could put on a score next week. City very comfortable tonight. Thanks for your company tonight and join us next time on The Roar United 0 City 3
Alan
Roar Guru
93' - Mata once again with a poor performance in my opinion. They payed too much for his services in my opinion. United need to have a busy off-season in the transfer window. United once again demolished at home. City with a vital win that keeps them well in the hunt for the Premier League. FULLTIME United 0 City 3
Alan
Roar Guru
Toure inside the area produces a nice finish as his right footed low drive finds the bottom left hand corner. City all over United tonight. Easy victory in the end. United just don't have the roster to compete with the top sides. They could be in for a tough footballing lesson against Bayern next week.... United 0 City 3
Alan
Roar Guru
GOAL CITY - Mata with a shot but his effort hits the wall. United once again outclassed at home just like they were against Liverpool a few games back. Offside now against Toure. City comfortable here. Toure now makes it three nil with a great right footed strike that found the bottom corner!!!! United 0 City 3
Alan
Roar Guru
88' - Mata with a long delivery in to the area but it presents no threat to Hart. City once again set to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League yet again. Goal kick for United. United with the freekick in a fairly dangerous area. United 0 City 2
Alan
Roar Guru
86' - Kagawa with a cross but its headed away. Silva and Toure combine but United win back possession. Rooney's shot is blocked. City build nicely here and Zabaleta falls over in the area but its play on! United 0 City 2
Alan
Roar Guru
84' - Toure skips past one challenge. Negredo's shot blocked. City still with possession. Zabaleta does well to make Rooney concede the goal kick for City United 0 City 2
Alan
Roar Guru
82' - Good strike from Rooney forces a good save from Hart. Good freekick from Rooney. Evra nearly connected with the delivery. Good keeping from Hart. Toure fouls Rafael. United 0 City 2
Alan
Roar Guru
80' - Dzeko off for Negredo. Dzeko with two goals tonight and his two strikes look set to earn City another good win over their rivals. Evra fouled now on the edge of the area.... United 0 City 2
Alan
Roar Guru
78' - Valencia now bursts forward for United. Demichelis now lunges in on Rafael but the Argentine did get to the ball first. Good challenge. United 0 City 2
Alan
Roar Guru
76' - United with possession. City though appear to have everything covered though. Hernandez now comes on for Welbeck. Can the Mexican spark something for the home side? United 0 City 2
Alan
Roar Guru
74' - Milner comes on for Nasri for City. Fernandinho's pass too long and United get the throw. United 0 City 2
Alan
Roar Guru
CHANCE UNITED - Good low cross in and Welbeck produces a really nice back heel flick that is well saved by Hart! United 0 City 2
Alan
Roar Guru
71' - Rooney ventures forward and finds Welbeck in the area whose shot is easily saved by Hart. Not enough power from the Englishman there to trouble Hart. United 0 City 2
Alan
Roar Guru
69' - Garcia replaces Navas for City. City a goal away from sealing the deal here. Toure now in space lays it off to Fernandinho who shoots over the bar from close range. Should have done better! United 0 City 2