“Pep Guardiola’s relentless winning squad dominated the previous season and seem determined not to relinquish any of the trophies they secured during their treble-winning campaign. They have started the current season strongly, excelling both domestically and in European competitions.
Last night, City had to come from behind, but they extended their winning streak to six matches in all competitions with a 3-1 triumph over Crvena Zvezda. This victory was powered by a second-half double from the in-form Julian Alvarez and another goal from midfield linchpin Rodri.
Meanwhile, across town in the red half of Manchester, Erik ten Hag can only look on with envy as United has endured a tumultuous start to the season, losing three of their opening five matches. Any hopes of ending their decade-long wait for a league title appear to have already faded. Merson believes that only Arsenal and Liverpool pose a threat to the dominant City.
Merson stated on Sky Sports, “Liverpool and Arsenal are the only contenders for Manchester City this season,”
‘Liverpool were poor against Wolves first half, really poor. But they came out in the second half and blew the Wolves away.”
“The problem is you can’t be doing that against the better teams. You don’t want to be going to the Emirates or the Etihad and playing like that, the game would be all over in the first half.”
“You’ve just got to stick with Man City for as long as you can. Every game that goes by, you have to make sure you’re three points away from them, tops.”
‘For example, Manchester United are already nine points behind. They’re finished. Done. They can’t win the league – because it’s Man City. If it’s any other team you can go, ‘oh if you put a run together, you never know.’ But City are not losing four or five games.”
“The title race used to start in December and January – and it was about who had the best run after that. Now Man City have blown it out of the water. You can’t fall behind.”
Manchester United performance and stats
Manchester United is currently 13th in the Premier League with 6 points.
In the last 5 games, it has won twice and lost 3 times. In its last match, Manchester United lost 1-3 against Brighton & Hove Albion.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 6 goals and conceding 10.
Manchester United will play the next match in Premier League against Burnley on Saturday 23rd of September in Burnley. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City is currently 1st in the Premier League with 15 points.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 14 goals and conceding 3.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Nottingham Forest on Saturday 23rd of September in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.