Manchester United are still predicted to finish outside of the European places despite victory over Luton Town at the weekend but Manchester City's Premier League title race hopes remain intact.
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Manchester City are due to make the short journey to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon as bragging rights go up for grabs for the first time this season against Manchester United in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola and his treble-winners beat their neighbours twice last season - once in the Premier League and in their FA Cup showpiece at Wembley - with United narrowly winning their top-flight game at Old Trafford. City are odds-on favourites with the bookmakers to consign their rivals to a seventh defeat already this campaign.
Both managers have spoken to the media at their respective press conferences and the countdown to the match will continue over the next 24 hours or so. Here are your evening headlines from City on October 27.
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Guardiola reckons United have started this season as title contenders - as they do every year.
Erik ten Hag's side have underwhelmed at the start of their campaign, losing four of their opening nine Premier League games and only scrambling to their first Champions League win of the season at the third attempt on Wednesday night after Andre Onana saved a penalty in added-time. With various incidents off-the-field bringing the mood down further at Old Trafford, City will go into the derby as firm favourites.
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"Messi. Bye. Over." That was the brutal three-word verdict from Thierry Henry when the Premier League hero was asked to choose between Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland in their race to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner for 2023.
Haaland scored a staggering 52 goals in 53 matches for City last season to spearhead his team to a historic
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12.11.2023 / 07:21
Luton boss Rob Edwards issues Manchester United verdict following Old Trafford defeat
Luton Town manager Rob Edwards suggested his side would have been within their rights to leave Old Trafford with something to show for their efforts following Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United.
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08.11.2023 / 19:29
Manuel Akanji gives verdict on Man City teammate Erling Haaland's Ballon d'Or snub
Manuel Akanji insists Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland is more concerned with team trophies than the Ballon d'Or.
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08.11.2023 / 00:55
Pep Guardiola confirms major injury setback for Man City defender John Stones
John Stones will be out for 'a while', Pep Guardiola says, after being substituted at half-time of Manchester City's win over Young Boys.
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08.11.2023 / 00:55
Young Boys manager to ask captain about Man City Erling Haaland shirt swap
Young Boys manager Raphael Wicky intends to speak to captain Mohamed Ali Camara after he asked Erling Haaland to swap shirts at half-time of their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
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04.11.2023 / 19:07
Bernardo Silva draws Lionel Messi comparisons after taking on Pep Guardiola's Man City challenge
Bernardo Silva was so good in his performance against Bournemouth that Pep Guardiola briefly thought he was watching Lionel Messi.
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04.11.2023 / 19:07
Pep Guardiola admits Jeremy Doku has surprised Man City since £55m transfer
Jeremy Doku's ability beyond his dribbling has taken Pep Guardiola and Manchester City officials by surprise this season.
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04.11.2023 / 12:11
Why Marcus Rashford is not in the Manchester United squad vs Fulham
Marcus Rashford is out of Manchester United's Premier League fixture away to Fulham through injury.
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04.11.2023 / 10:51
Raphael Varane returns as Kobbie Mainoo decision made - Manchester United fans pick their team to face Fulham
Manchester United are back in Premier League action this afternoon as they head to Fulham and supporters have called for Kobbie Mainoo to get his first start of the season.
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03.11.2023 / 23:19
Pep Guardiola says Man City have successfully found treble hangover cure
There has been no hangover from Manchester City's treble success last season, Pep Guardiola says, as the manager admitted he was fearful their levels could drop this term.
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03.11.2023 / 23:19
Pep Guardiola delivers ominous Erling Haaland injury assessment to Man City rivals
Erling Haaland is back to his best and 'free' of his underlying injury concerns, Pep Guardiola says, and the striker does not need a rest any time soon for Manchester City.
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03.11.2023 / 21:47
Julian Alvarez shuts down Erling Haaland theory and Man City star's reaction to Ballon d'Or
Manchester City have had nearly a full week to bask in their comprehensive victory over Manchester United but now focus is set on this weekend's Premier League action.
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03.11.2023 / 07:49
Hannibal riled Jurgen Klopp, delighted Gary Neville and can now give Manchester United what they need most
Manchester United and Liverpool need no excuse to squabble - but Hannibal Mejbri irking Jurgen Klopp during an early cameo against the Merseysiders proved to be a sign of things to come.
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01.11.2023 / 12:21
Manchester United legend David Beckham responds to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson after he 'wins' Halloween
Manchester United legend David Beckham loved Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Halloween costume after the WWE icon paid tribute to the former Red on Tuesday.
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31.10.2023 / 14:41
Ballon d'Or 2024 odds as verdict given on Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham after Messi win
Lionel Messi's eighth Ballon d'Or award of his career meant that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland missed out on a first.
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30.10.2023 / 14:27
What Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola and pundits make of Man City star's Ballon d'Or chances
Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland will discover tonight whether he has done enough to claim the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career.
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29.10.2023 / 02:45
How derby day unfolds in America as Stateside Manchester United fans hope for victory
You can get a classic fish and chips in the local pub the Manchester United Supporters of Tampa gather to watch their team play.
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28.10.2023 / 22:27
Man City boss Pep Guardiola tells Manchester United what to do with Erik ten Hag
Manchester United must leave Erik ten Hag alone if they want to return to the top believes Pep Guardiola, as the Manchester City boss warned his cross-city rivals that the Blues are not going anywhere.
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28.10.2023 / 10:43
Man City boss Pep Guardiola responds to jibe from Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri
Pep Guardiola has dismissed Facundo Pellistri's comments on Manchester ahead of Sunday's derby.
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27.10.2023 / 14:29
Man City coach Pep Guardiola gives verdict on Manchester United
Pep Guardiola said that Manchester United have started this season as title contenders - as they do every year.