Both Manchester United and Manchester City are in bad form now. Even so, I took the risk of betting on Manchester City to win. Because although Manchester City's performance is a bit erratic, City is still a stronger team than Manchester United. Amorim has not yet been able to bring stability to Manchester United's overall performance.
Manchester City is leading 1-0 at the end of the first half. Both teams are trying to keep their defense strong. Even then, Manchester United has conceded a goal. I am not sure if City will play an attacking strategy in the second half. I think Guardiola will be happy if he can win the match 1-0. So I will not be surprised if Manchester City plays a defensive strategy in the second half.
According to Google, Manchester City has a 75% chance of winning. And the match has a 19% chance of being drawn. I hope Manchester City will win today's match and I will also win my bet money.
I overheard someone saying that Manchester united was giving 70 odds to win the game after City scored. Just imagine people that played that game at that very moment because I believe few people were willing to take such risks.
I don't like to say this, but I think this recent City's failure is far beyond the absence of Rodri. The last goal could have been prevented if the defense backline wasn't lost, and if Gvardiol didn't run like a speedster. Brilliant late minute performance from Manchester united because they deserve to win the game IMO. 1win in 11games, and they face Aston Villa next at Villa's park, this is obviously their moment, because I believe every clubs have their own bad times.
And as for Amorim not calling up Rashford and Gernacho, that's some level of courage there. I heard some rumors of Gernacho's involvement in something that might have breached his contract (but not yet confirmed). I just hope it isn't true, because Diallo seems to be a decent player that will take his starting spot.
And again, i don't see City management sacking pep. Even with these losses, he's still one of the best managers(if not the best). They will surely get over this current problems.