The Carling Cup semi final second leg is here, its Manchester United versus Manchester City, and it promises to be a mouth-watering encounter. City are in decent form, whereas United are and Wayne Rooney are flying after bludgeoning Hull 4-0, but who will come out on top? Will Carlos Tevez score against his former team again? Or will we prove that there is only one team in Manchester?
Key battle:
Nigel de Jong v Darren Fletcher
Both teams have suffered defensive problems in recent weeks, so the winner of this battle will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the game. De Jong and Fletcher are key figures in protecting their back four, but Fletcher has more to his game, as his two goals against City last September testify.
Talking tactics
City are expected to operate a rigid 4-3-3 system under Roberto Mancini this tuesday with Emanuel Adabayor returning while Sir Alex Ferguson will put out and attacking 4-4-2 formation with Dimitar Barbatov partnering the inform Wayne Rooney
Touchline duel: Roberto Mancini v Sir Alex Ferguson
The Scarf versus The Hairdryer, Bobby Manc versus the Godfather. This could develop into the managerial clash that defines the next five years if Mancini builds on his promising start at Eastlands. Ferguson has seen off numerous rivals, but City’s money will make Mancini a formidable foe.
Probable teams
Manchester City (4-3-3): Given; Garrido, Kompany, Richards, Zabaleta; Petrov, Barry, De Jong; Adabayor Tévez, Bellamy.
Manchester United (4-4-2): Van der Sar; Evra, Ferdinand, Evans, Rafael; Nani, Fletcher, Gibson,Valencia; Rooney, Berbatov.
Referee: M Dean (Wirral)
Prediction: 2-0 (Manchester United)
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