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What happened yesterday?
A better question would probably be, what didn’t happen yesterday?
It was another chaotic Saturday of Premier League action, I should be getting used to them by now, but there seems to be more and more carnage with every passing week. It’s brilliant.
Liverpool hit the headlines once again as Darwin Nunez netted a 99th-minute winner away at Nottingham Forest to keep them in control of the title race. It was the latest any Liverpool side has scored a winning goal in a league game. Box office.
Tottenham produced a late turnaround to topple Crystal Palace, while we saw both the best and worst of Chelsea as they drew 2-2 away at Brentford.
There was another late winner involving a side from Liverpool, but it did not go the way of Everton, as West Ham left it late to win at Goodison Park. The other two games were not as drama-filled, as both Newcastle and Fulham ran away 3-0 winners against Wolves and Brighton respectively.
Let’s not forget the late kick-off either, Aston Villa survived a second-half fightback from Luton Town as Lucas Digne netted an 89-minute header to steal all three points. Another incredible match.
As you can tell, it was goals galore, most of them late!
In the red corner
Yes, the boxing puns are still going, and the red corner of Manchester United will be looking to land a knockout blow at the Etihad.
United and the word underdog rarely go in the same sentence, but there is no better way to describe them going into this match.
Does that take the pressure off though? Nobody is expecting them to come away with the three points and maybe that will allow them to play with the freedom they need to make an impact.
However, they will have to play a million times better than they did against Fulham last week. The 2-1 home loss to the Londoners was their first defeat of 2024.
United currently sit sixth on 44 points, 11 behind Aston Villa who occupy the final Champions League spot. That’s a big margin to make up, so if they want to give it a crack, winning today will help them hugely.
In the blue corner
When you’re reading this post, just imagine it’s being said in the voice of Michael Buffer. It will build up the suspense, trust me.
Fighting out of the blue corner today, we have Manchester City.
As I have already stated, the Citizens are big favourites for this Manchester derby, and even if they’re not top as it stands, the Premier League title.
Pep Guardiola has built a juggernaut of a team that always finds a way to win. They have won five out of the last six league titles, achieved the treble last season, and are still fighting on three fronts this campaign.
However, they are currently embroiled in one of the greatest title races we have seen in a while. They are not just fighting Liverpool for the Premier League, but Arsenal too and they cannot afford to slip up.
Sitting in second place on 59 points, four adrift of leaders Liverpool – whom they play next weekend at Anfield – and one clear of the Gunners in third.
Although they are expected to win big against United today, remember, it’s a derby – they are never simple.
It’s derby day!
The day has arrived.
Manchester will stand still at 3.30pm to watch its two gigantic clubs face off in a match of epic proportions.
It’s a tale as old as time, a derby that separates families. It’s blue vs red, it’s Manchester City vs Manchester United.
The fact of the matter is that City come into this match as huge favourites, but as we know in football, it’s not played on paper.
United could make a huge impact on the title race, and both Liverpool and Arsenal fans will be cheering them on like they’re their own team. I’m guessing that will feel strange to Reds fans.
Which side of Manchester will be celebrating come 5.30pm?
