Manchester City vs Manchester United: Shaun Wright-Phillips predicts 3-1 win for Pep Guardiola’s side
The Manchester derby is one of the most iconic fixtures in the Premier League calendar, and this weekend it takes place at Old Trafford with Manchester City favourites for victory. Former City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has backed his old side to win 3-1, but has hailed the ‘spice’ returning to the derby after a spell when he felt the contest lost its lustre.
The Red Devils have seen results improve after a poor start to the season, winning their last three matches, but face the ultimate test in Pep Guardiola’s side. Shaun Wright-Phillips reckons his old side will indeed get the win, but is glad that the match has an edge to it again, which he believes had been blunted until recently.
‘It’s the Manchester derby this weekend and they are always tricky to predict,’ Shaun Wright-Phillips exclusively told Ladbrokes Fanzone. ‘If you go off form right now, you just expect City to win. In a derby that is never the case though and form goes out the window. This is like a unique one-off game every time it is played.’
‘It’s a game where suddenly you understand the fans’ passion, especially people like Marcus Rashford who has been in the system since he was a kid. Bruno has been there long enough to get it too. In the last three or four years, that derby rivalry is on the verge of coming back to that feisty and aggressive nature. Whereas before, because there were so many new players, I don’t think they got it straight away. There was a few years there where it just felt like another game. The spice is back now and it is great for football.’
Will Manchester City Win?
‘That said, I do see City winning. I don’t think United will play as bad as they have been doing recently though but I think City win 3-1.’
The Manchester derby is always a fiercely contested affair, and this weekend should be no different. With both sides in good form, it promises to be an exciting match and one that could have a huge impact on the Premier League title race.
City have been in impressive form this season and look set to challenge for the title once again. They have won their last five matches in all competitions and have scored an impressive 21 goals in that time. They will be looking to continue their good form against their fierce rivals this weekend.
United have also been in good form recently, winning their last three matches in all competitions. They have been solid defensively and have scored eight goals in those three games. They will be hoping to continue their good form against City and will be looking to cause an upset.
The Return of the Rivalry
The Manchester derby has always been a passionate affair, and this weekend should be no different. The rivalry between the two sides has been reignited in recent years, and this match promises to be an exciting one.
The match will be a huge test for both sides, and it could have a huge impact on the title race. City are favourites for victory, but United will be hoping to cause an upset and take all three points.
Conclusion
The Manchester derby is always an exciting fixture and this weekend should be no different. Both sides are in good form and it promises to be an entertaining match. City are favourites for victory, but United will be hoping to cause an upset and take all three points.
Shaun Wright-Phillips has backed his old side to win 3-1, but has hailed the ‘spice’ returning to the derby after a spell when he felt the contest lost its lustre. The match will be a huge test for both sides, and it could have a huge impact on the title race.