5 factors which could decide the Manchester Derby

#3 De Gea vs Ederson

De Gea's heroics this season have outperformed every other United player.

The Spaniard and the Brazilian have earned their bragging rights to be counted among the elite goalkeepers in world football at the moment. However, it is the United number one who comes out on top when it comes to goal-saving heroics, but Ederson outperforms De Gea when it comes to ball distribution and leading the attack from the back.

With 15 clean sheets in the league this season, Manchester City closely follow United, who have earned 16, but the Blues have conceded two fewer goals than their local rivals all-league season. Both goalkeepers would be tested to the best of their abilities. City's ruthless attack and United's prowess on the counter and physical superiority are definitely going to trouble the men between the sticks.

As it is with all of the teams following Sir Johan Cruyff's philosophy, Ederson's ball distribution would be highly instrumental for Pep Guardiola to break down Jose Mourinho's man-marking.

2017-2018 League Statistics [de Gea - Ederson] (Source: Squawka)

Clean Sheets: 16 - 14

Goals Conceded: 23 - 21

Avg Saves per Goal: 4.24 - 2.37

Distribution Accuracy: 62% - 87%