5 months ago Article 17 comments

A counterattacking 4-4-1-1 is becoming Manchester United's 'big game' system

Sir Alex Ferguson has used a counterattacking approach while in a 4-4-1-1 shape for contests against Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City. This seems to be his 'big game' system for this season.

5 months ago Article 6 comments

Statistics & Post-Match Quotes | Manchester City 2-3 Manchester United

Statistics and post-match quotes from Sir Alex Ferguson, Roberto Mancini, Robin van Persie, and Wayne Rooney.

5 months ago Article 60 comments

Post Match Reaction: Manchester City 2 - 3 Manchester United

Cities two year unbeaten home record came crashing down as United turned in an incredible display of clinical finishing and hard graft to overcome their "noisy neigbours" Two first half Wayne Rooney goals were cancelled out by second half Yaya Youre and Zabaleta strikes. RVP stuck home a deflected free kick in injury time to take home the three points!

5 months ago Article 409 comments

Live Match Thread: Manchester City vs. Manchester United

Join our community for our Manchester derby live match thread!

5 months ago Article 6 comments

An examination of Sir Alex Ferguson's tactical options for the Manchester derby

A look at all the realistic tactical options at Sir Alex Ferguson's disposal for the Manchester derby and how these hypothetical scenarios might play out against Manchester City.

5 months ago Article 4 comments

Preview: Manchester City vs. Manchester United

A preview for the Manchester derby: team news, form guide, projected lineups, TV info, referee appointment, and odds.

5 months ago Article 12 comments

Manchester City Q&A with 'Bitter and Blue'

Manchester City fansite, Bitter and Blue, gives us a closer look into the team they support ahead of the derby.

5 months ago Article 15 comments

Poll: What should Wayne Rooney's role be for the Manchester derby?

Has Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson been prepping Wayne Rooney for a right-sided role in the Manchester derby? If recent injuries are considered, though, in the United midfield, might the Englishman feature in central-midfield instead against Manchester City?

5 months ago Article 3 comments

Manchester United Team News for the derby: Tom Cleverley to have a scan this morning

Sir Alex Ferguson basically revealed nothing during his pre-derby press conference. Personnel wise, Manchester United have central-midfield and wide-attacking concerns ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester City.

5 months ago Article 15 comments

Manchester Derby Scouting Report: Manchester City

A breakdown of Manchester City's various tactical systems and also on their zonal-marking defending from opposition corners.

5 months ago Article 20 comments

Poll: Which Manchester United goalkeeper should start the derby?

The question is simple: which Manchester United goalkeeper should get the call for Sunday's derby?

6 months ago Article 1 comment

Manchester United Team News for Cluj -- Nemanja Vidic ruled out for the week

Sir Alex Ferguson held a press conference ahead of Manchester United's encounter with Cluj tomorrow night and during it, he provided injury updates for his squad.

6 months ago Article 17 comments

Manchester City Q&A -- Give us your questions!

We've arranged for a Q&A exchange with Bitter and Blue -- SB Nation's Manchester City home -- ahead of the Manchester derby on Sunday. Give us your questions!

6 months ago Article 8 comments

David Silva a doubt for the Manchester derby

Manchester City will likely be without playmaker David Silva for Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad.

6 months ago Article 20 comments

Anderson is 'out for a few weeks' and will likely miss the Manchester derby

Manchester United midfielder Anderson is 'out for a few weeks' due to a hamstring injury. This is after the Brazilian has arguably been the team's finest performer as of late.