De Bruyne's Final Derby as City Seek to Dominate United

English Premier League  -  Manchester United VS Manchester City
Match Time:06-04-2025 23:30 Sunday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
Manchester City, playing their first match since Kevin De Bruyne's emotional exit announcement, visit Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the latest Manchester derby. City recently beat Leicester 2-0, while United suffered their 13th Premier League loss of the season against Nottingham Forest.

Team Analysis:
Kevin De Bruyne will face Manchester United for the final time this weekend before leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing an end to his 10-year career at the club. City are aiming for another Champions League qualification, boosted by a recent win over Leicester. Meanwhile, Manchester United suffered another away loss, this time to Nottingham Forest, with Anthony Elanga shining for Forest with a brilliant goal. United's attacking signings, including Antony and Jadon Sancho, continue to struggle.

Player Situation:
De Bruyne is set for his final Manchester derby, but Haaland will miss the match due to a severe ankle injury that will keep him out for up to seven weeks. City also faces injuries to Rodri, Ake, Stones, and Akanji, though Khusanov is expected to be available.
On the United side, several key players including Martinez, Diallo, and Shaw are sidelined, with Matthijs de Ligt also doubtful. Maguire is likely to return to the defense, while Mainoo could make a limited appearance. Mount, now fit, is expected to start as he looks to spark his United career.

Result Prediction:
In the Manchester derby, form often takes a backseat, but City, despite Haaland's absence, still have much more attacking strength than United. With United's defensive issues at Old Trafford, City is expected to dominate and secure another victory.

Predicted Result: Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City