Man City vs Man Utd Preview: Anticipated clash, Predictions, and Top Wagers
The Big Battle in England 🏴🏆 Man City squares off against Man Utd this Saturday ⚽️ in the Community Shield! Guardiola's squad faced a 2-1 defeat to their fierce rivals in the FA Cup back in May and only lifted the Premier League trophy last season. With City bagging a full 31 points clear of United in the league, it's no surprise who the favorites are! 🏆
City's Incredible Run
The season Finale for City was nothing short of spectacular! Their final 18 league fixtures saw them racking up 57 points, with 18 wins and 3 draws. A dynamic 5-1 victory over Wolves was followed by a brutal 4-0 thrashing of Fulham. A crucial 2-0 win at Tottenham and wrapping up the title with a 3-1 home success against West Ham, despite a 2-1 defeat in the FA Cup Final against Man Utd, showcased their incredible resilience. Preseason results have been mixed, though, with losses to Celtic, AC Milan and draws against Barcelona, while beating Chelsea 4-2 was a positive note with a 4-0 lead. 🏆
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Man City Team News
The absence of Rodri after participating in the Euros and suffering an injury from the final match against England is uncertain. Ederson may also be absent due to an eye socket injury from last season, and he continues to pursue an exit from the club. Name-returnees like Nathan Ake, Kyle Walker, John Stones, and Ruben Dias, among others, returned late from their Euro escapades. Kalvin Phillips is deputizing at center back, and Jack Grealish has shown promise during preseason.
- The community shield presents another opportunity for Man City to prove their dominance in football, as they aim to avenge their FA Cup defeat against Man Utd.
- City's impressive run in the Premier League last season included an 18-game streak that earned them 57 points, with 18 wins and 3 draws.
- The footballing landscape of Europe's top leagues will once again be influenced by the performances of teams like Man City, with the Community Shield being a significant early indicator.
- As the new season begins, Man City faces uncertainty with key players like Rodri and Ederson, who are recovering from injuries sustained during the Euros and last season, respectively.
