Moyes and Pellegrini will have their first taste of a Manchester Derby. For them it might be new experience but their objective remains the same as it is every year. Quite simply, this is the fixture you want to win just that little bit more than the next.
I wouldn't say this is the biggest match in world football but its the biggest in Manchester and possibly their toughest test too this season. Each manager hasn't quite had it all their own way in the hot seat this season so being level on points coming into this fixture gives one team the incentive of developing a lead on their bitter rivals.
But the clash between the managers won’t be the only head-to-head confrontation worth looking out for. City’s skipper Vincent Kompany, is expected to start for the first time since recovering from that opening day injury. And he has the ominous job of marking a red hot inform Wayne Rooney.
When Kompany was asked if he is ready for that challenge he said :
"It's brilliant he's doing so well again," ... "You want to play against top players at their best. That's personally how I feel about it" ..."This is the great thing about the Premier League: you play against top strikers all the time. But there are many players to watch out for in both teams."
Rooney on the other hand is relishing the chance to get at City's Kompany reliant defense.
And had this to say about his manager :"The training is a bit different under the new manager," ..."I remember it from Everton. It's more intense. That's helping me. I'm glad to be out playing" ..."He's a great manager and thoroughly deserves this job because of what he did at Everton. It's good to work under him". and, hopefully, be successful together."
Interesting facts
-This will be the 166th Derby with United winning 69 and City 46 (50 draws).
-Six of the last seven meetings between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium have seen fewer than two goals.
-Leading scorers in this fixtures is Joe Hayes (City), Francis Lee (City) and Wayne Rooney (United) each with 10 goals and Bobby Charlton with 9.
-Ryan Giggs holds the record for the most appearances he has played in 36 derby's.
-On 14 April 1941 during a war league derby match at Maine Rd, United beat City 7–1, which remains the biggest victory between the two sides in history but its not recorded as the official league was suspended but the derby's still continued.
- Manchester City leads the Premier League in average possession at 58.39% per match.
- Wayne Rooney has now either scored or assisted 40 goals in his last 44 Premier League games.
Even Usain bolt won't miss this fixture he even tweeted this "I did my part @ManUtd fans..Now over to the lads to finish off the job on sunday.. Lol.. http://t.co/tFmYa0e183"
Jade Christopher Bentley Adams (@jcba)
When Kompany was asked if he is ready for that challenge he said :
"It's brilliant he's doing so well again," ... "You want to play against top players at their best. That's personally how I feel about it" ..."This is the great thing about the Premier League: you play against top strikers all the time. But there are many players to watch out for in both teams."
Rooney on the other hand is relishing the chance to get at City's Kompany reliant defense.
And had this to say about his manager :"The training is a bit different under the new manager," ..."I remember it from Everton. It's more intense. That's helping me. I'm glad to be out playing" ..."He's a great manager and thoroughly deserves this job because of what he did at Everton. It's good to work under him". and, hopefully, be successful together."
-This will be the 166th Derby with United winning 69 and City 46 (50 draws).
-Six of the last seven meetings between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium have seen fewer than two goals.
-Leading scorers in this fixtures is Joe Hayes (City), Francis Lee (City) and Wayne Rooney (United) each with 10 goals and Bobby Charlton with 9.
-Ryan Giggs holds the record for the most appearances he has played in 36 derby's.
-On 14 April 1941 during a war league derby match at Maine Rd, United beat City 7–1, which remains the biggest victory between the two sides in history but its not recorded as the official league was suspended but the derby's still continued.
- Manchester City leads the Premier League in average possession at 58.39% per match.
- Wayne Rooney has now either scored or assisted 40 goals in his last 44 Premier League games.
Even Usain bolt won't miss this fixture he even tweeted this "I did my part @ManUtd fans..Now over to the lads to finish off the job on sunday.. Lol.. http://t.co/tFmYa0e183"
Jade Christopher Bentley Adams (@jcba)
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