The highly-anticipated Manchester Derby is set to kick off at an unusual time of 3:30 PM on Sunday.
Erik ten Hag’s squad has been gaining some form recently and enters the match fresh from a Champions League victory against Copenhagen, where Harry Maguire netted the solitary goal.
The Red Devils currently occupy the eighth spot in the Premier League after their win over Sheffield United last weekend.
On the other hand, City, under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, triumphed over Young Boys in their previous fixture, with Erling Haaland scoring twice in a 3-1 victory.
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Why is the match scheduled at 3:30pm?
This weekend’s Manchester Derby is set to commence at the unconventional time of 3:30 PM on Sunday, owing to an agreement reached between the two rival clubs.
Following this agreement, the Red Devils promptly issued a statement, which stated: “The highly-anticipated derby against Manchester City has been rescheduled to the end of this month, specifically on the 29th of October, with the match kick-off scheduled for 15:30 GMT.
Notably, last season, we emerged victorious with a 2-1 score, with Marcus Rashford scoring a remarkable winning goal. This fixture will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.
The unique kick-off time was a product of collaborative discussions involving the clubs, the broadcaster, and local authorities.
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Man United vs Man City
Indeed, as previously mentioned, the showdown between United and their rivals, City, is scheduled for Sunday, October 29, commencing at 3:30 PM.
This fierce encounter will unfold on the hallowed grounds of Old Trafford.
Their most recent meeting occurred during the FA Cup final in June, where Ilkay Gundogan’s brace secured victory for Guardiola’s squad.
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