The Manchester derby has become one of the fiercest rivalries over the past ten years. The two sides will meet for the 188th time on Sunday (October 10) when Manchester City welcomes bitter rivals Manchester United to the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens' summer signing, Erling Haaland, is on fire right now and is in position to set yet another exceptional record in the Man City vs Man Utd clash. What record could Erling Haaland break against Manchester United? Noreiwagn Erling Haaland has been in a record-breaking sphere after hitting 11 goals in his first 7 appearances. The dangerous striker is widely expected to break the Premier League record for most goals in a single season. Andy Cole and Alan Shearer have jointly held the record for most goals in a single Premier League season with 34. Haaland's goal-scoring prowess suggests that he will have little trouble breaking the current record in his first season. Read: Mbappe scores winner as PSG edges Nice 2-1 But on Sunday, Erling will be eying a different record, one that no one has done before. He netted two hat-tricks in his previous two home league matches against Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace. Haaland will set a new record of three consecutive hat-tricks in home Premier League fixtures if he can score a hat-trick against Manchester United. In the 2018-2019 campaign, former Man City striker Sergio Aguero had three hat-tricks at home. Can Haaland achieve the feat by scoring three goals against a top-tier European football team? Given Haaland's recent performance and Manchester United's current defensive shortcomings, it won't be surprising to see Haaland score numerous goals during this match. Manchester United vs Manchester City: Match Preview The Manchester City vs Manchester United Premier League match will start at 7 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) on October 2. Both Manchester sides will likely miss some of their regular starters for this contest. The reigning champions, Manchester City, will miss two of their English stars, John Stones and Kalvin Phillips. However, the return of defender Aymeric Laporte is great news for manager Pep Guardiola. The rest of the players in the squad are fit and available for selection. Guardiola’s preferred formation could be 4-3-3 in this fixture. Read: Splendid Brazil destroy clueless Tunisia 5-1 in Paris Probable Starting Line Up (Manchester City) GK: Ederson; Defenders: Walker, Akanji, Dias, Cancelo; Midfielders: Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Forwards: Foden, Haaland, Grealish Manchester United, on the other hand, are in even more of a selection dilemma as a number of players are out for this clash due to injury issues. Because of fitness issues, Donny van de Beek, Brandon Williams, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, and Scott McTominay are all likely to miss this derby clash. Manager Erik ten Hag may prefer to field a 4-2-3-1 formation for more defensive solidarity. Probable Starting Line Up (Manchester United) GK: De Gea; Defenders: Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Malacia; Midfielders: Casemiro, Eriksen, Antony, Fernandes, Sancho; Forward: Rashford Manchester City vs Manchester United 2022: Match Prediction Manchester City are in second place in the Premier League 2022-2023 season at the moment with 17 points in 7 matches. On the other hand, Manchester United have made a strong comeback after disappointing results in their opening two fixtures. They are now in sixth position with 12 points in six matches. Given the squad's strength and the current form, the Citizens will surely start as favourites against the Red Devils in this fixture. Read: Argentina equal Brazil’s unbeaten record with a thumping victory over Jamaica Aftermath The Manchester City side is currently dominating both domestic and international competitions. Their main hitman, Erling Haaland, has been in excellent form, and it appears that he and his new teammates have developed a close bond. The Norwegian wonderkid will be eager to set a new record when he plays against Manchester United. If Haaland finds his usual form, it would be more worrisome for Manchester United, who are trying to correct their defensive mistakes. Overall, Sunday's Man City vs Man Utd game promises to be an exciting one to watch.  Read: In pictures: UEFA Nations League matches from September 2022

Manchester United will face arch-rival Manchester City in a crucial Premier League encounter on Saturday (November 6) at 6.30 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). This derby match is generating a lot of excitement, as both teams are determined to prove who the best in Manchester is. United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjær is under pressure to deliver well in big matches, while Pep Guardiola's side will be looking to close the gap on league leader Chelsea. Let's take a look at the match preview of Man Utd vs. Man City.  Probable Team Lineups: Man Utd vs. Man City Manchester United have a number of injury concerns, notably on the backline that must be addressed. Otherwise, City's superb offensive line will frighten their defense. Read: Bangladesh Football team leaves Dhaka for Sri Lanka Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane will miss the match due to injuries, while Paul Pogba is suspended. Aside from that, all Man United players are available for selection.   Probable Starting XI (Manchester United): David de Gea (GK); Eric Bailly, Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Luke Shaw; Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Bruno Fernandes; Marcus Rashford, Edinson Cavani, Cristiano Ronaldo Like the other side of Manchester, Pep Guardiola's team has a problem in defense. The team's first-choice right-back Kyle Walker is doubtful due to injury. Therefore, they must rearrange their ideal formation. On the other hand, Manchester City have enough talent in the team to replace him. The central defender Aymeric Laporte is suspended and will miss this match, while Ferran Torres is still recovering from an injury. Read: Neymar Jr. Philanthropy: Famous Brazilian Footballer's Inspiring Charitable Work Probable Starting XI (Manchester City): Ederson Moraes (GK); Rúben Dias, John Stones, João Cancelo, Oleksandr Zinchenko; Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, İlkay Gündoğan; Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus Head-to-Head: Manchester United vs. Manchester City Both teams have faced each other 48 times in the Premier League, with Manchester United dominating the rivalry 24 to 15. United have scored 70 goals against the Citizens in the Premier League, while City have scored 61 goals against them. Man United have 18 clean sheets compared to Man City's ten clean sheets. Manchester City have won seven away (at Old Trafford) league matches (joint-most with Liverpool) against Manchester United. Both clubs have played each other in a total of 185 matches across all competitions. Manchester United have the most victories with 77. Manchester City have won 55 games, with the remaining 53 games ending in a draw. Wayne Rooney (11 goals), Jose Hayes (10 goals), Francis Lee (10 goals), Sergio Aguero (9), and Bobby Charlton (9) are the top five goal scorers in Manchester derby. Match Prediction: Man Utd vs. Man City  Manchester City will be favorites in this fixture despite not having won a Premier League match against Manchester United since April 2019. The Red Devils have a chance in this match if they play to their full potential. Read: Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo: Who made the strongest start with the new clubs? Pep Guardiola has plenty of offensive options at his disposal. He can choose to go all-in against the home team. The best formation for Man City would be a 4-3-3 with Gabriel Jesus as the lone striker. On the other hand, Manchester United will be satisfied with a draw. An open play could be expected if Man City scored early in the game. They can use a 4-4-2 system or adapt to a 3-4-1-2 formation to strengthen the defense and midfield. United's key objective would be to contain the City's attacks and fight for at least a single point until the final whistle. Prediction: Manchester City 2-0 Manchester United Verdict Based on the recent form and squad strength, Manchester City are the favourites in the Man Utd vs. Man City fixture. Manchester United haven't been consistent this season albeit winning some close moments thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's individual brilliance. Particularly, they have struggled against tougher opponents, indicating that this squad isn't strong enough to defeat big teams. Read: Ballon d'Or 2021: Meet the Nominees On the other side, the reigning Premier League champion Manchester City are one of the favourites in this season. The Citizens will surely put up a good fight against the Red Devils. Overall, this Manchester derby promises to be a thrilling match.