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The 186th meeting between Manchester United and Manchester City could hardly find these two old enemies in more contrasting moods. The reigning Premier League champions may have had their setbacks in recent weeks but their overall trajectory suggests a side cruising to the business end of the season. United, meanwhile, seem to be locked in one step forward and two back as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer battles to ease the pressure on him. Here’s a look at how this game could play out:
Another crushing defeat for Solskjaer
How long can Manchester United go on like this? A fair while longer it would appear. Ed Woodward and the club hierarchy blinked after the 5-0 drubbing at the hands of their great rival Liverpool, saw Antonio Conte slip through their fingers after what may prove to be a pyrrhic victory over Tottenham and once more got bailed out by Cristiano Ronaldo against Atalanta. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains in place and he might just whatever the outcome against Manchester City, particularly now that the obvious replacement is ensconced in north London.
It should be noted that Solskjaer has an impressive record against his cross-town rivals. While as a player he found himself the Goliath felled by City’s David, in the dugout he relishes the role of underdog. As Manchester United manager, he averages a remarkable two points per game in meetings with Guardiola. At their best, as in the 2-0 win at the Etihad last time they met, the Red Devils offered something of a benchmark for how to stifle an in-form City.
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Hit them hard early on and if a goal comes your way defend with Spartan ferocity as wave upon wave of attacks come at you. Flood the central areas, forcing them…
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