Manchester City – Manchester Utd

Manchester United won’t risk playing open football against City

On Saturday, 10 August, Manchester City will play against Manchester United. The giants will play for the first trophy of the English season - the Super Cup. Manchester City are traditionally favourites, but the odds are not as clear as they were in the FA Cup game. Manchester City emphasised on keeping their leaders in the summer. Of the star players, only Girona player Savio was acquired. At the same time, keeping Julian Alvarez did not work out. There is still a possibility of goalkeeper Ederson and midfielder Kevin De Bruyne leaving. Manchester City clearly didn't get any stronger in the summer, but they start the season as the main favourites to win all English competitions. The friendly games in the United States don't look to be indicative. "The Citizens" acted in a very cheerful open manner. That's not really typical of Guardiola. Obviously, in such matches, the main task was not to let the spectators get bored. Manchester City scored at least two goals and conceded at least two goals in every game. In particular, they gave out an exhilarating draw with Barcelona (2:2) and a carnival match with Chelsea (4:2). Guardiola used experimental combinations, which are definitely excluded in official meetings. For example, in the game with Chelsea, Phillips and Guardiola came out in the centre of defence - this speaks well of the seriousness of such confrontations. Manchester United after winning the FA Cup final decided to keep Erik ten Haag. The team is seriously investing in newcomers again. The first transfer has already been marked by a major setback: Leni Yoro is out for almost the rest of the year, and they paid over £60m for him. The second powerful reinforcement is forward Joshua Zirksee. The Dutchman could well become a key player now, given another serious injury - Rasmus Højlund. Finally, the third transfer is the return of Jaydon Sancho. Plus one option in attack for ten Haag. Coach and player decided to forget old grudges. Manchester United lost 0:3 to Liverpool in the last friendly match. Before that, there was also a defeat from Arsenal. At the same time, we must take into account that players such as Amass, Collier and Diallo came out in the starting line-up. In the FA Cup final, bookmakers gave odds on Manchester United vs Manchester City over 10.00. Now the odds are already more cautious. In the first match of the season, the probability of a sensation is much higher. Against the background of abnormal results, the base total is set at three goals. It is doubtful that the rivals will play openly and without the centre of the field. Just a repeat of the Cup scenario is likely. Manchester United will close down and wait for mistakes from the opponent's not-yet-strong defence.