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Published on 2024-02-29 12:00:00
Former Manchester United player Gary Neville has weighed in on the upcoming match between Manchester City and Manchester United, giving his prediction on which team will come out on top.
The last time these two teams faced off was at Old Trafford in October, where Manchester City won 3-0. Despite the scoreline, Neville believes that the Premier League table accurately reflects the difference in quality between the two sides, with City sitting in second place, 15 points ahead of United in sixth.
Both teams are coming off strong victories in the FA Cup, with Manchester City defeating Luton Town 6-2 and United securing a place in the quarter-finals with a last-minute winner against Nottingham Forest.
Despite these recent successes, Neville remains realistic in his prediction, foreseeing a 3-0 victory for City in this upcoming match.
“I was going to say 3-1, I think probably 3-1 is probably about right.”
“I like to have United with a goal, to be fair, Carra [Jamie Carragher].”
“I don’t think I’ve ever predicted United will lose on this yet.”
“I think we’ll go for 3-0”, he said on The Overlap’s Stick To Football.
Neville’s prediction is based on the current form of both teams, with Manchester City looking like the overwhelming favorites to win.
While United have been able to cause City problems in the past, Neville doubts their ability to trouble a City side that has been vulnerable in defending transitions.
In previous high-stakes matches, City have had to be at their best to secure victory. While United may not be in a title race, the gulf in quality between the two teams suggests that even a subpar performance from City could still result in a win.
Overall, Neville’s prediction reflects the current state of both clubs and the likely outcome of the match based on their recent performances. City’s superior form and quality players make them the favorites to come out on top in this highly anticipated derby.
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