Manchester United vs Manchester City: How to live stream, who will win and pre-match buzz around the much-awaited clash
The Manchester Derby looms large and both sides come into this fixture with a point to prove. Pep Guardiola's men are yet to win convincingly against the bigger teams this season. They won against Arsenal, tied the match against Liverpool, and then lost to Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur. With five wins from 10 games, the Citizens are placed eighth on the points table. United are just one rung above with six wins from their 10 matches and have blown hot and cold in the league so far.
A win on Saturday, December 12, will see them jostle for a spot in the top five and will be a massive boost. United are on a four-match winning streak. Bruno Fernandes leads the goals (7) and assists (4) list for the side and will look to see the Red Devils off to a solid start again. City, with Kevin De Bruyne at the helm, will be optimistic of their chances as well. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the epic clash.
Time
Kickoff at 12:30 pm ET on Saturday, December 12, 2020.
Venue
The Red Devils host City at Old Trafford
Where to watch?
The match can be watched live on NBC and Telemundo
How to live stream?
NBC Sports App, Peacock, FuboTV (7-day free trial) are the best platforms to watch the English Premier League across the United States. Users with access to NBC Gold and Peacock, the network's new subscription streaming platform, can also catch the games. The Spanish language broadcast is available on Telemundo Deportes.
Peacock will showcase 175 live matches throughout the season. In addition, it will also have full-game replays available on-demand for all slated 380 matches of the 2020-21 season. These replays will be available after 9 pm ET the day of the match, according to Cnet. Prices for Fubo vary based on the plan and selected add-ons. The streamer's most popular plan in the US includes 100+ channels at $59.99 per month.
Pre-buzz around the game
United have enjoyed a good record against City and their 182 clashes, they have won 76 matches. The last time the two sides met, United walked away with a 2-0 win. They do have their fitness concerns with Anthony Martial and Edinson Cavani as doubtful starters. Expect Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford to lead the line. City has Eric Garcia, Sergio Aguero in their IRL.
Solskjaer and his boys will have a lot to prove, especially after tumbling out of the Champions League after losing to RB Leipzig and finishing third in Group H. With this, the gaffer's abilities to manage the team has come into focus again, and a win would just shut down critics. Guardiola will be keen to field his best players and get the better of United at their own backyard.
Who will win?
A game of this magnitude usually sees fans settling for a draw. City looks strong after two consecutive wins and will be keen on continuing their winning run.