This will be the first derby match of the season between local rivals Manchester United and Manchester City. Both teams have a great start to the season after three victories. This is only the second time that both Manchester clubs have won their opening three league games. The other occasion was in 2011, when City went on to claim the title ahead of United on the final day.
Also, This will be the first serious challenge for both new coaches, Mourinho and Pep Guardiola, who for the first time are on head of these teams.
Match facts through history:
- Manchester United have lost three of the last five league derbies at Old Trafford.
- Manchester City are looking for their 50th competitive win in the Manchester derby.
- After losing four Premier League Manchester derbies in a row, RED DEVILS are unbeaten in their last three against Manchester City. They kept clean sheets in both meetings last season.
- Portuguese Jose Mourinho is the first manager to win his opening four games in charge of Manchester United (includes Community Shield).
- Spanish Pep Guardiola is the first Manchester City manager to win his opening five matches in head of the club.
Great atmosphere at Old Trafford stadium. Stadium was filled to the last place, and between spectators most striking was former Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson.
Brilliant game in first 45 minutes. Home fans were surprised when Belgian Kevin De Bruyne scored in 15' for lead Manchester City.
The same player in 36' hits the post, rejected ball came to Kelechi Iheanacho and he tapped the ball into goal. The crowd fell silent, and Manchester's coach Mourinho was very nervous.
But in 42' goalkeeper of Manchester City, Claudio Bravo, had a bad clearance, in that sistuation Man UN striker Ibrahimovic with volley shot placed the ball into goal and took care for more interesting game in second half.
All expect goals in next 45 minutes. In the second half both clubs had chances on both sides but without realization. The score remained unchanged from the first half.
FT Manchester United - Manchester City 1-2
Another victory for Pep Guardiola against Mourinho.
Manchester City stays on top of Premier League with 12 points. There are so far undefeated in this competition. They have four wins in four games.
Brilliant game in first 45 minutes. Home fans were surprised when Belgian Kevin De Bruyne scored in 15' for lead Manchester City.
The same player in 36' hits the post, rejected ball came to Kelechi Iheanacho and he tapped the ball into goal. The crowd fell silent, and Manchester's coach Mourinho was very nervous.
But in 42' goalkeeper of Manchester City, Claudio Bravo, had a bad clearance, in that sistuation Man UN striker Ibrahimovic with volley shot placed the ball into goal and took care for more interesting game in second half.
All expect goals in next 45 minutes. In the second half both clubs had chances on both sides but without realization. The score remained unchanged from the first half.
FT Manchester United - Manchester City 1-2
Another victory for Pep Guardiola against Mourinho.
Manchester City stays on top of Premier League with 12 points. There are so far undefeated in this competition. They have four wins in four games.