Man Utd vs Man City Betting Preview
The Manchester derby returns to the Premier League this weekend and it could well be even more fiercely contested than ever. The sides already locked horns in the Community Shield this season, with Man United taking bragging rights in that one, so City will be desperate for a positive result this time. Some are already saying these games could decide the league title, and an away win could put the gap between the two at 5 already.
Man Utd vs Man City Betting Betting odds
Man Utd
Man United's 1-1 draw with Liverpool last Saturday has left them trailing in the league to local rivals City and Alex Ferguson will be determined to put that right this weekend. The current champions haven't quite hit their previous heights recently, but they are still favourites at 2.1 with Ladbrokes to take all 3 points. Wayne Rooney has scored 11 goals already this season, and with his ability to pop up in important games, looks a sure bet at 2.8 with Paddy Power to score at any time during the match. These sides have score an unbelievable combined 52 goals in the league this season, so betting on over 2.5 goals with odds of 2.1 with Bet365, looks another good bet. However, there has not been much between these two sides this season, and so a draw
Man City
Many City scored a last minute winner in the week to keep their Champions League hopes alive, but now they go to their local rivals looking for their first win there since 2008. City are slight underdogs going into the clash but there is some good value in a correct score and away win. A 1-2 correct score in particular is looking good with odds of 13.0 available from Bet365. Roberto Mancini has shown this season he can be attacking and his side have responded with a massive 27 goals in 8 league games. Sergio Aguero has 8 of those goals and the Argentine is looking likely to start the game after stepping off the bench in midweek. With this in mind, the striker is looking very good at 9.0 with William Hill to open the scoring.
Highlighted bets
Sergio Aguero first goal scorer - 9.0 William Hill Wayne Rooney any time scorer - 2.8 Paddy Power Over 2.5 goals - 2.1 Bet365 DRAW - 3.5 Skybet
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Article by Sam Markham