Manchester United vs Manchester City: 3 things to watch out for | Premier League 2019-20

#3 City’s diminutive and slick forwards versus the giants in United's defence

Sergio Aguero

City have a number of slick and skillful forwards, who are somewhat short in stature but perform consistently well. Each of Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Bernardo Silva is capable of tormenting any defence in the world with their slick runs and consummate finishing skills.

Aguero, who has scored 23 goals in 29 matches this season so far, would again be the main man in City’s attack. He continues to have a lethal presence in the final third, and could prove to be more than a handful for any defence.

However, the United defence, led by the 6 feet 4 inches tall Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, has performed well in the last one month or so, and should be confident of containing the maestros of City.

United are likely to win the aerial battles inside their penalty box, and City should not spend too much time in crossing the ball to their forwards from the wings. However, if the likes of Sterling and Bernardo keep cutting in form the wings with their darting runs, the United defence would be on its toes for a considerable portion of the match.