The Citizens rely on Haaland, the Red Devils use Rashford

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Manchester City is predicted to rely on Erling Haaland for their front line, while Manchester United will field Marcus Rashford in their attack line when the two teams meet in the Premier League, Sunday 3/2/2024), at the Etihad Stadium starting at 22.30 WIB.

This city-wide team match will bring together these two strikers in the front row. The Red Devils, nicknamed MU, were forced to feature Rashford as the sole striker in the attack line because Rasmus Hojlund was still injured.

In the stronghold The Citizens, nicknamed Man City, coach Pep Guardiola will not be able to feature the injured Jack Grealish. Erling Haaland will appear as the sole spearhead supported by Kevin De Bruyne and Julian Alvarez.

It is predicted that the Spanish coach will feature Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva as wings. In the heart of midfield he will likely field John Stones and Rodri. Meanwhile, in the back line, the former Bayern Munich coach will play three defenders, namely Manuel Akanji. Ruben Dias, and Nathan Ake. Ederson will continue to fill the goalkeeper position.

Meanwhile in the visiting team's camp, coach Erik ten Hag will, as usual, display a 4-2-3-1 formation. Rashford acts as the sole striker who will be supported by Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho. Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro duet in midfield.

The back row will be guarded by Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Raphael Varane and Sofyan Amrabat. They guard goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Looking at their recent performance, it is predicted that Man City will emerge as winners. Their last meeting in the Premier League took place at the end of October 2023. At that time, Man City won at the Red Devils' home ground, Old Trafford Stadium with a landslide score of 3-0.

Predicted line-up:
Manchester City (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Ederson
Back: Manuel Akanji. Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake
Middle: Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Rodri, Phil Foden
Forwards: Kevin De Bruyne, Julian Alvarez
Forward: Erling Haaland

Manchester United (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Andre Onana
Back: Diogo Dalot, Victor Lindelof, Raphael Varane, Sofyan Amrabat
Middle: Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro
Forwards: Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho
Forward: Marcus Rashford