Manchester City vs Manchester United
England – Carabao Cup
Date: Wednesday, 29 January 2020
Kick-off at 19:45 UK/ 20:45 CET
Venue: Etihad Stadium (Manchester).
Aware of the importance of getting one over their rivals struggled, Kevin De Bruyne Guardiola rested at the weekend, a move he would feel the need to Belgium because it had started five times since the turn of the year.
During the event, De Bruyne has contributed just three assists, but the presence of 28 years would be enough to put United defensive during the opening stages of this game.
Sergio Aguero also missed out against the Cottagers, which means that Argentina is likely to be provided with the opportunity to build on the seven goals in four games during 2020.
Regardless of their withdrawal expected, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will already admitted that his English team was against it on Wednesday, although the demolition Sunday from Tranmere Rovers.
While netting six goals against League One outfit can only increase the confidence in the squad, the more negative chants from the stands with their progress to the FA Cup fifth round.
Although the Glazer family and Ed Woodward bear the brunt of the signing of the hostile, Solskjaer knows that he has a responsibility to provide improvements term of the form in the field.
Norway will hope that his ambitions are matched with at least one fresh face before the end of the January transfer window, although that appears far from certain ahead of the deadline on Friday.
For now, Solskjaer had to rely on the same group of players who give up so tamely in the first leg, as well as against Burnley in the Premier League last week.
There are arguments that United play style is arguably more suited to playing away from home, as shown when they outperform City in December.
That said, Marcus Rashford - now sidelined until at least April - play an important role in the success of it, and Solskjaer is under pressure to find a solution in the coming weeks and months.
Whether or not it materialized against City, United fans want to see signs that made a step forward, rather than having to witness what feels like stagnation both on and off the field.
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Manchester City
Aymeric Laporte returned from injury, but Pep Guardiola does not want to rush him back after such a long spell. Manchester City have a 3-1 aggregate lead, he may not be risked here.
John Stones is not in good form at the moment and Eric Garcia could get the nod ahead of him to partner Fernandinho.
Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling will return to the starting XI in midweek. Guardiola must choose between Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero up front.
Manchester United
Manchester United will be without six players when they play Manchester City on Wednesday night.
David De Gea surprisingly started the first leg and may be given the nod again here despite the exceptional record a clean sheet for the club Sergio Romero.
Marcus Rashford absence is a big loss for the away side. Daniel James and Mason Greenwood will need to improve for United.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction
While the game may appear one or two surprises due to the fact that the local derby, Manchester City have advanced to the final dramatic collapse restrictions. The Red Devils have struggled domestically in recent weeks and is missing some key players, as the head of Manchester City into the game as strong favorites. Expect goals, bookings and a lot of drama, with Cityzens edging out their local neighbors.
Verdict - Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United
