Tom Cairney makes his Manchester City v Manchester United prediction

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Published on 2024-03-03 10:00:00

Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney has shared his forecast for the upcoming Manchester derby between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The two clubs have experienced contrasting fortunes this season, with City being more successful. City has already clinched two trophies and is in the race for three more, including the Champions League quarter-finals, FA Cup final eight, and the Premier League title.

City is currently four points behind league leaders Liverpool and needs a victory against United to maintain pressure on them. On the other hand, United is currently in sixth place in the league and is unlikely to secure a spot in the Champions League. Despite a promising start to the year with seven unbeaten games, they suffered a setback with a defeat to Fulham last week and have a significant injury list to deal with.

Tom Cairney believes that City, with their formidable form, will easily defeat United in the upcoming derby. He expects City to dominate the game given their squad strength and current momentum. Despite City’s recent lackluster performance in the Premier League, he anticipates that they will have the upper hand against United, who have shown vulnerabilities in midfield in recent matches.

The game is shaping up to be in City’s favor, and if United continues with their midfield setup that leaves them exposed, it could be a challenging match for them against City’s attacking prowess. As the match approaches, anticipation is high for what could be a one-sided affair in favor of Manchester City.

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