The Manchester derby is expected to be played on Sunday, 14th September, and the odds are currently looking in Manchester United’s favor.
This is because City’s injury list keeps growing, with key players like Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden, Nico O’Riley, Rico Lewis, Savinho, and Joško Gvardiol likely to miss out. Manchester United will also be without some players, such as Matheus Cunha, Diogo Dalot, and Mason Mount. But, not to sound rude, those two aren’t really key players.
So technically, United aren’t missing anyone too important apart from Cunha. Lisandro Martínez has been out with an ACL injury for a while, so that doesn’t really count.
Another big factor in United’s chances of winning the derby is the fact that André Onana is nowhere near the club right now. He has been loaned to Trabzonspor, and we can only thank God for that. Meanwhile, Rúben Amorim has clarified that new goalkeeper signing Senne Lammens won’t be starting, as Altay Bayındır will play ahead of him. Bayındır has had his good moments, and no doubt he is more reliable than the error-prone Onana. Plus, Pep Guardiola has never defeated Rúben Amorim—even with Sporting CP.
On top of that, Manchester United are among the top teams for chances created. And I’m sure—in Jesus’ name—that if nobody wastes the chances from Mbeumo’s sweet crosses, we will be fine tomorrow. I am definitely expecting a goal from Mbeumo, but first, a sweet assist.
Especially since we have one of the best—if not the best—midfielders in the Premier League and even the world: our Portuguese maestro, Bruno Fernandes. Let’s go, United! Tomorrow, Manchester is red; well, it has always been and always will be. Let’s get back to Europe by starting with a win. Come on, you devils!
Pray for Manchester City. We are ready. Are you? Bring your popcorns tomorrow.