"Getting the New Year underway with three consecutive Premier League stalemates, Manchester City have seen their domestic title dreams take a major blow over the past fortnight. Opening Saturday's trip to Old Trafford sat six points adrift of runaway leaders Arsenal, Pep Guardiola's men have an almighty battle on their hands in the race to recapture their English crown. However, putting in an eye-catching performance earlier in the week as they got their EFL Cup semi-final adventure underway with a 2-0 victory away at Newcastle,"
"Suffering just a single Premier League defeat at Old Trafford since back in March 2020, City will also be excited by their most recent showdown against their bitter local rivals. Cruising their way to a routine 3-0 win when they welcomed United to the Etihad for their reverse top-flight battle on September 14th, City will be more than aware they face a must-win contest this weekend."
Manchester City enter the Manchester derby needing a win to close the gap in the Premier League after three consecutive stalemates and sit six points behind leaders Arsenal. City gained momentum with a 2-0 EFL Cup semi-final away victory at Newcastle and will recall a 3-0 Etihad victory over United in September as encouragement. City have suffered only one Premier League defeat at Old Trafford since March 2020, increasing their confidence despite the pressure. Manchester United begin a new temporary era with Michael Carrick returning to Old Trafford as head coach for the fixture.
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