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The competitive nature of this instalment of the Manchester derby is sure to be at its greatest levels in recent decades, even though the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson seemingly disagree. The Scottish tactician remains unwilling to admit to the importance of the derby to Manchester United, maintaining Liverpool are their biggest rivals.
This year in particular, however, it is becoming more and more difficult for Ferguson to deny the advances Manchester City are making as they close the gap between their close neighbours in Stretford.
While City may be making strong advances towards the top five of the Premier League, United’s history remains undoubted and their dominance of the new first division is unquestionably impressive. While Ferguson may be right in labelling Liverpool as their main rivals, ignoring City’s form this season would be an error in his managerial duties.
Although City are weakened by suspensions and injuries, their success this season speaks volumes to their ambitions. Manchester United endured a trip to Turkey earlier in the week in the Champions League, a trip Ferguson has maintained will not hinder their derby preparations.
While it is a case of pupil versus teacher, Mark Hughes will lock horns with his former manager after weeks of billboard bickering and backhanded remarks.
The battle for Manchester is more on level footing than it has been in the last twenty years, making this mouth watering encounter a truly unpredictable affair. With United’s ability to endure and earn results well documented, City’s new ambition and talent will surely give Sir Alex Ferguson several headaches before kick-off.
Manchester United 1-1 Manchester City
This year in particular, however, it is becoming more and more difficult for Ferguson to deny the advances Manchester City are making as they close the gap between their close neighbours in Stretford.
While City may be making strong advances towards the top five of the Premier League, United’s history remains undoubted and their dominance of the new first division is unquestionably impressive. While Ferguson may be right in labelling Liverpool as their main rivals, ignoring City’s form this season would be an error in his managerial duties.
Although City are weakened by suspensions and injuries, their success this season speaks volumes to their ambitions. Manchester United endured a trip to Turkey earlier in the week in the Champions League, a trip Ferguson has maintained will not hinder their derby preparations.
While it is a case of pupil versus teacher, Mark Hughes will lock horns with his former manager after weeks of billboard bickering and backhanded remarks.
The battle for Manchester is more on level footing than it has been in the last twenty years, making this mouth watering encounter a truly unpredictable affair. With United’s ability to endure and earn results well documented, City’s new ambition and talent will surely give Sir Alex Ferguson several headaches before kick-off.
Manchester United 1-1 Manchester City
Source: Will Ashwell (goal.com UK)
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