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#1 They arguably need the points more
Manchester City sit top of the Premier League table with 29 points from 11 matches, two points clear of their nearest challengers.
The Cityzens are undefeated in the Premier League this season, and look primed to retain the title they won so convincingly last term.
Manchester United, on the other hand, find themselves languishing in 8th place, with 20 points and are closer to the likes of Everton, Watford and Bournemouth than they are to Tottenham and Arsenal in the race for a top four and Champions League spot finish.
Manchester United’s history and caliber of players means that anything outside of a top-four finish this season would be classified as a monumental failure, hence the players would be determined to start picking up points to continue their ascent on the league table, and move themselves closer to the top spots.
Manchester United can ill afford to lose this match, as any more dropped points would mean losing further touch from the top four spots, unlike Manchester City who arguably do not need the points as badly as their red neighbors, and it is this drive to accrue more points which could see them pip Manchester City on the day.
