Manchester United were hit for six on October 23 and local rivals Manchester City are looking to make of this date the confirmation of a tantalizing new era for all Citizens.
Anti-Red Devils are wishing and even declaring that the time has finally come for the city of Manchester to be painted all blue. “It is about riding the wave,” James Milner believes. According to the English man, “the confidence is there and it's about keeping this momentum, putting in good performances and getting the results.”
Numerical facts tell that Manchester City have a 5-point advantage over second-placed Manchester United in the English Premier League standings ahead of Matchday 10. They also have a (+26) goal difference whereas United’s is of (+14).
The Citizens hold a 33-7 record compared to Manchester United’s 26-12. Ironically, half of the Red Devils’ allowed goals came in that humiliating 6-1 loss at home to City last Sunday! Away from home, Mancini’s men have scored an average of 4 goals per match.
Other stats reveal that Manchester City have won the totality of their games at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League while they remain unbeaten overall. Incredibly, they’ve conceded only 1 goal on home soil whereas Manchester United have allowed as many as 9 goals in their net at Old Trafford in 5 matches.
Is Manchester City’s current form just some sort of flashing light? How long will the Citizens continue their great ride?
This question will take more or less time to get answered but Barcelona’s coach Pep Guardiola claims his respect for Manchester United remains the same. The Catalan manager, who led Barca to back-to-back triumphs over the Red Devils in the 2009 and 2011 UEFA Champions League finals, reportedly declared this week:
“For me United remain one of the best teams in the world. Nothing changes that — even losing 6-1 at home to City.”
Alex Ferguson branded October 23 as Manchester United’s “worst-ever day”. Even the experience of Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand couldn’t stop the 6-1 humiliation from happening.
“Mancini's players now face this major test over whether they can maintain the consistency you need to win the title,” Ian Wright wrote in his column in The Sun. “But after Sunday's unbelievable win at Old Trafford, Mancini will find himself in a position he has never experienced as the old master uses every tactic in the book,” Ian also stated.
Darren Fletcher is hoping that Manchester City will faint as the marathon for supremacy continues in England this season. In an interview with the press, the midfielder reminded that “City are in a great position but so were Chelsea last year — in fact they were eight or nine points clear.”
Billionaires Manchester City may suffer from lack of experience as the campaign goes on. However, they have the fierce and skillful factor in the form of Mario Balotelli.
“I hope we arrive at the day when Mario has changed because, after this, he becomes one of the best three players in the world, like Messi, like Cristiano Ronaldo,” Roberto Mancini proudly declared last Sunday as he reflected on Mario’s inspirational performance.
The controversial Italian youngster has a Super Mario in him. It’s left on Mancini to build on this and on all other assets that Manchester City have to oppress rivals Manchester United for a long, long time…
Numerical facts tell that Manchester City have a 5-point advantage over second-placed Manchester United in the English Premier League standings ahead of Matchday 10. They also have a (+26) goal difference whereas United’s is of (+14).
The Citizens hold a 33-7 record compared to Manchester United’s 26-12. Ironically, half of the Red Devils’ allowed goals came in that humiliating 6-1 loss at home to City last Sunday! Away from home, Mancini’s men have scored an average of 4 goals per match.
Other stats reveal that Manchester City have won the totality of their games at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League while they remain unbeaten overall. Incredibly, they’ve conceded only 1 goal on home soil whereas Manchester United have allowed as many as 9 goals in their net at Old Trafford in 5 matches.
Is Manchester City’s current form just some sort of flashing light? How long will the Citizens continue their great ride?
This question will take more or less time to get answered but Barcelona’s coach Pep Guardiola claims his respect for Manchester United remains the same. The Catalan manager, who led Barca to back-to-back triumphs over the Red Devils in the 2009 and 2011 UEFA Champions League finals, reportedly declared this week:
“For me United remain one of the best teams in the world. Nothing changes that — even losing 6-1 at home to City.”
Alex Ferguson branded October 23 as Manchester United’s “worst-ever day”. Even the experience of Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand couldn’t stop the 6-1 humiliation from happening.
“Mancini's players now face this major test over whether they can maintain the consistency you need to win the title,” Ian Wright wrote in his column in The Sun. “But after Sunday's unbelievable win at Old Trafford, Mancini will find himself in a position he has never experienced as the old master uses every tactic in the book,” Ian also stated.
Darren Fletcher is hoping that Manchester City will faint as the marathon for supremacy continues in England this season. In an interview with the press, the midfielder reminded that “City are in a great position but so were Chelsea last year — in fact they were eight or nine points clear.”
Billionaires Manchester City may suffer from lack of experience as the campaign goes on. However, they have the fierce and skillful factor in the form of Mario Balotelli.
“I hope we arrive at the day when Mario has changed because, after this, he becomes one of the best three players in the world, like Messi, like Cristiano Ronaldo,” Roberto Mancini proudly declared last Sunday as he reflected on Mario’s inspirational performance.
The controversial Italian youngster has a Super Mario in him. It’s left on Mancini to build on this and on all other assets that Manchester City have to oppress rivals Manchester United for a long, long time…
