City and United make Manchester’s Premier League derby

O English Championship will have the clash between Manchester teams this Saturday. City and United face off to stay among the leaders.

O Manchester City is third in the Premier League with 20 points. The Citizens don’t want to let Chelsea open up a big lead.

Coach Pep Guardiola minimized the rivalry between the teams. The Spaniard said it will be another match for City.

“We try to make every game important. The derby is special for sentimental issues, but in the end the result is the same. It’s not a final, it’s more of a game,” he said.

On the other side, the Manchester United lives irregular season. The Red Devils are in fifth place, with 17 points, and are looking to stick with their rival in the table.

Coach Ole Solskjaer achieved a quieter week after the latest results. The Norwegian praised striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been the team’s main player on his return.

“He is one of the best players who has ever stepped on this planet and his impact so far, on and off the field, has been absolutely immense. The goals he scores, the way he behaves. well when he started, but that’s what he does. He scores goals, works for his team and is a top professional,” he declared.

Another highlight of the round will be the duel between Chelsea and Burnley. The Blues are looking to extend the distance to their rivals and will face an opponent who is in the relegation zone of the championship.

Check out the games of the round:

Friday
Southampton x Aston Villa

Saturday
Manchester United x Manchester City
Brentford x Norwich
Chelsea x Burnley
Crystal Palace x Wolves
Brighton x Newcastle

Sunday
Arsenal x Watford
Everton x Tottenham
Leeds United x Leicester
West Ham x Liverpool

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