English Premier League 2023/24: Matchday 27: MCI vs MUN Dream11 prediction, Team Today’s match, fantasy football tips and Injury updates

It is the biggest game of the season as it pits the two traditional rivals from Lancashire. Defending champions Manchester City take on Manchester United in one of the most eagerly awaited derby games of the year. The two sides are set to meet late on Sunday night with contrasting targets in mind. 

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Manchester City (MCI) are four points behind Liverpool who are leading the table. A win over their rivals on Sunday will give Pep Guardiola and his side a chance to move within a point of Jurgen Klopp and his men. The last city hosted United at home they ran out winners 6-3 with Erling Haaland scoring a brilliant hat-trick. 

Manchester United (MUN) need to win the game in a bid to keep their hopes for Europe alive. The pressure on Erik Ten Hag is immense after the loss to Fulham at home. The new minority owners of the club will be keeping a close on some of the players as a busy summer awaits. 

MCI vs MUN – Match Details 

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Match – Manchester City vs Manchester United, EPL 2023/24, Gameday 27

Venue – The Etihad Stadium, Manchester 

Date and Time – 3rd March 2024, 21:00 IST

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Live Coverage – Star Sports and Disney Hotstar 

MCI vs MUN – Last Five Games 

Manchester City – Four wins and one drawn game

Manchester United – Four wins and one loss 

MCI vs MUN – Head-to-Head Stats

Total EPL Matches – 167 

Wins for Manchester United – 65

Wins for Manchester City – 54

Drawn Games – 48 

MCI vs MUN – Injury Updates 

Former captain of Manchester United, Harry Maguire has suffered a slight injury concern before the huge game on Sunday. Mason Mount is still out as Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Anthony Martial, Aaron Wan Bissaka, and Tyrell Malacia are out due to long-term injuries. 

MCI vs MUN- Likely XI 

Manchester City – Ederson, N Ake, M Akanji, J Stones, K Walker, Rodri, P Foden, M Kovacic, J Alvarez, B Silva, and E Haaland

Manchester United – A Onana, V Lindelof, R Varane, J Evans, D Dalot, Casemiro, K Mainoo, B Fernandes, A Garnacho, Anthony and M Rashford

MCI vs MUN – Fantasy XI 

Grand League Team – 

Goalkeeper – Ederson 

Defenders – M Akanji, K Walker, N Ake, and D Dalot

Mid-fielders – P Foden, B Fernandes (VC), B Silva, and Casemiro 

Strikers – E Haaland (Captain) and M Rashford

Head-to-Head Team 

Goalkeeper – A Onana

Defenders - M Akanji, K Walker, N Ake, and D Dalot

Midfield – P Foden, B Fernandes, and B Silva (Captain)

Strikers – E Haaland, M Rashford, and A Garnacho (VC)