The Manchester derby was undoubtedly the highlight of the current Premier League round. With only three legs left until the end of the season, the stakes were high for both sides.
While the Citizens have their sights on the title, the Red Devils are hoping to finish top four. However, the two city rivals and their fans weren’t the only ones who anxiously waited to see how the game plays out.
Liverpool is only a single point behind City. So, the result they were hoping to see was the victory of United, or at the very least, a tie. However, Man City is in top form these past few months, while United is struggling to find its footing.
All things considered, the final score was anything but a surprise. City showed that they were the better team at that moment, and not just on paper. They dominated the entire game, and took home an extremely valuable 3 points.
De Gea was on top of his game during the first half and managed to keep the ball out of his net. However, his mistakes during the second half gave City the title lead. Bernardo Silva put the Citizens in the lead at the start of the second period. After a poor reaction from the defense, and the man holding the title of the “best goalkeeper in the world,” Leroy Sané sealed United’s fate in the 66th minute.
The Crushing 0-2 Defeat
Although the score isn’t too shocking, this is the first ever 2-0 home defeat for United since the start of this year’s Premier League. With this loss, the Red Devils dropped to the 6th position on the table.
An interesting fact is that, after this game, United continues its losing streak with 7 losses in the last 9 games. This hasn’t happened since 1962. So, strictly (statistically) speaking, the odds aren’t looking too good for United.
Chelsea currently holds the fourth position, which guarantees a spot in the Champions League. The two teams are set to clash on Sunday 28th, in a game that will likely decide the end placement of the two teams. The last two games should be a breeze for both teams, and both United and Chelsea should add 6 more points to the score.
However, Arsenal is right up there with 66 points, and would benefit the most from a tie between these two. As you can see, things are heating up and quite a few teams in the PL are making their calculations.
Did You Correctly Predict the Score?
Aside from the themes and their fans, sportsbooks in the UK and all over the world highlighted the significance of this game. Many online sportsbooks even offered special casino bonus promotions and exclusive odds on this game.
As we mentioned, another potentially deciding game is just a few days away. United will host Chelsea on Old Trafford this Sunday. Technically, the final placement of the two teams won’t be decided yet, with two legs still left to be played. However, it will likely be the determining factor when it comes to deciding who will play alongside City, Liverpool, and Tottenham in the Champions League.
So, don’t fret if you didn’t correctly predict the score of the Manchester derby. You’ll have another chance this weekend. Be on the lookout for special betting lines and unique odds in sportsbooks on Sunday.
If you intend to bet online, we recommend comparing the odds in a few different sportsbooks. It’s not uncommon for some to be more generous than others. Moreover, the best ones will undoubtedly offer a wider variety of exotic bets. If that’s your cup of tea, you’ll probably have a better chance of finding the specific betting lines online, rather than in your local casino or sportsbook.
