Man United and Man City: Who comes out on top?

United on the other hand boast impressive depth. Eric Bailly looks settled. Alongside Phil Jones, the pair have the makings of an impressive partnership. And that’s without Victor Lindelof.

At full-back Antonio Valencia is United’s most consistent performer. Ashley Young doesn’t inspire the same level of confidence, however. Even so, with Jose Mourinho’s adaptable pragmatic approach, the Red Devils just about edge it.

Midfield: Draw

Mourinho’s men have a perfect balance in the middle of the park. The signing of Nemanja Matic in particular has proved key in United being able to pivot between defence and attack. For all City’s impressive qualities, Fernandinho doesn’t compare to Matic in terms of reliability or effectiveness.

The Serbian’s presence has freed up Paul Pogba to do what he does best in an attacking capacity. Put simply, City lack a central player with Pogba’s stature and effectiveness.

What City do have is an array of impressive attacking midfielders that are better than United’s youthful crop, Henrikh Mkhitaryan excluded. A trio of Kevin de Bruyne, Leroy Sane and David Silva is one of the best in Europe, let alone the Premier League.

City’s attack really is built in the mould of Pep Guardiola. And with Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva still to properly feature, the Etihad club have an irresistible array of midfield attacking talent to call upon.

Forwards: Manchester City

United’s forward line is based around Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian is the focal point and has seven goals to his name for the Red Devils this season.

However, fellow frontman Zlatan Ibrahimovic is out until December. And there’s no great certainty that Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial have the quality to continue scoring on a consistent basis. With that in mind, United appear overly reliant on the Belgian.

For City, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus provide different forward options. The pair, who have begun playing in a front two of late, have netted 11 goals between them in just six games already this season.

With an impressive supply line to compliment that natural instinct in front of goal at the highest level, it’s City who claim the most important category on the pitch.

Manchester City are currently 10/11 to win the Premier League with Coral.

Manchester United are second favourites at 5/2.

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