Manchester City v Manchester United

After the 6 points taken from them last season it’s fair to say the blue half of Manchester have rattled the cage of the avid Jospeh Stalin fan who manages the red side of Manchester. City fans are still awaiting an after match comment from Ferguson after last season’s 2-1 defeat of his team at Old Trafford, as he convienently had to catch a flight to South Africa straight after the game.  The comments this week from himself and that dyed in the wool Mancunian Wayne Rooney, tell us all we need to know; that they are a little perturbed by the goings on at City, and their comments may have done Mark Hughes’ team talk for him. No doubt they will get a welcome reception at Eastlands on Sunday.

Man City rattled Fegies' cage last season, taking 6 points off Man Utd

As for betting prospects, its probably best to not go heavy on anything due to the unpredictability of derby matches; however, there’s no harm in a small interest. City’s WLWLWLW sequence at home in the league suggests a loss is next, which further out lines their inconsistency. However, the 2 results this week have shown that Hughes has instilled a sense of balance in his side, with the midfield in particular being very compact but retaining the ability to counter-attack at speed. Steven Ireland and Robinho have been City’s most prolific scorers, and there are some big prices available on them to find the net on Sunday.  United come into the game with 2 days extra rest and a sense of revenge in their camp, yet they are arriving off two goalless away draws. Ronaldo has been on fire at home but is yet to score away from Old Trafford, and it looks likely he will come up against Micheal Ball at left back, who has history with him in this fixture, which could be interesting.

Steven Ireland First Goal = 14-1 EW (1-2-3) @ Bet 365 – has scored 4 in his last 3

Robinho First Goal = 9-1 EW (1-2-3) Bet 365 – has 8 in 8 at home

United to win from behind = 9-1 @ Boylesports (all 3 of City’s home losses have come after leading)

United to win 2-1 = 15-2 @ Skybet, BlueSquare and SportingBet

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