​Man City vs Man Utd: Who will have the last laugh when the giants face off?

In the upcoming Premier League marquee match on December 16th, the clash between Manchester City and Manchester United has sparked the anticipation of countless fans. The game, which will be played at City's Etihad Stadium, vows to show us the current form and potential tactical rivalry between the two teams.

》》》Live Match：Manchester City VS Manchester United，2024/12/16 01:30 （GMT+7）

City, the giants of the Bundesliga and Champions League in recent years, have been in a slight slump of form, especially since they have gone nine rounds without a win in the league. Although De Bruyne's return has injected a touch of vitality into the team, the team's midfield control is gradually weakening. Gündoğan seems to be struggling to play the role of a bridge in the midfield, while Walker's performance in the defensive end is often sweaty. Their attacking firepower is still amazing, however, whether they can press effectively against United's defense will be the key to this game.

On the other hand, although United won the UEFA Cup against a weak team, their performance in the Premier League is obviously a cold sweat. The record of two rounds without a win has put new manager Amorim under immense pressure. The team is still searching for the best partners and tactics in their lineup, and it seems that the “return of the Red Devils” that the fans are looking forward to will take more time. Improving the scoring ability and cohesion is the key for Man U to rise from the current low point.

From the past few meetings, both teams have had their own glory and embarrassment. In the last five encounters, Manchester City drew 1:1 against United, showing that the two teams are of equal strength. 2024's EFL Cup final on May 25th, United showed their resilience in possession and counterattacking with a 2:1 victory over Manchester City. The win instilled confidence in United, however, City will need to revitalize their morale in this match.

The two teams met in the Premier League last season, with City doubling up on United 3-0 and 3-1, while United beat City 2-1 in the FA Cup final. In the Community Shield match of the new season, City beat United on penalties to win the title.


City's performance in recent matches, except for the 3-0 home win against Nottingham, has been a dilemma of nine rounds without a win. While United's 2:3 result against Nottingham in the league showed the fragility of their defense. Statistics show that in the past ten games, United's defensive stats are worrying, with an average of goals conceded per game putting their defense on thin ice. Whether the two can find a breakthrough and play at their best in this clash will determine which team can have the last laugh in the highly competitive EPL!