Manchester United vs Manchester City – Match preview and team news
Manchester United vs Manchester City – Match preview and team news Manchester United and Manchester City collide at Old Trafford on Saturday in a historic derby that could decide the WSL title race. The Blues arrive in M16 sitting eight points clear at the top of the table. Consequently, a victory today moves Andrée Jeglertz’s side closer to domestic glory.
They fiercely chase their first league crown since 2016. City enter this crucial match in truly devastating form. Recently, they secured a thrilling 5–2 victory over Tottenham.
There, Khadija Shaw scored the quickest hat-trick in WSL history. Furthermore, the visitors remain unbeaten in their two previous visits to the stadium. They boast a 3–1 win and a 2–2 draw at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Manchester United return to the “Theatre of Dreams”. They desperately look to preserve their top-three status. The Red Devils currently sit second in the standings.
However, only three points separate them from fourth-placed Arsenal. Manager Marc Skinner’s side suffered a narrow 3–2 midweek European defeat against Bayern Munich. Nevertheless, United boast six consecutive home victories across all competitions.