Manchester City- Manchester United Betting Preview: The Citizens to cage the Red Devils at the Etihad

Manuel Pellegrini will be hoping to upstage David
Moyes in their first Manchester derby action in
Sunday’s EPL game
Manchester City welcome the Red Devils to the Etihad
Stadium in Sunday’s Manchester derby. Coming into
this encounter, both clubs have secured seven points
from their opening four Premier League matches and
will both be aiming for a win in their fifth game this
season.
The Citizens are still fresh from their 3-0 away win at
Viktoria Plzen in the Uefa Champions League.
Both sides have battled for the trophy over the last two
seasons with Citizens emerging triumphant in 2012. The
hosts are outstanding favorites to win this
tie. Ladbrokes is backing them at 6/5 (2.20) to secure
maximum points on Sunday.
Just like City, Manchester United grabbed maximum
points in the Champions League against Bayern
Leverkusen with Wayne Rooney grabbing a brace on the
night. Although, they share similar points with their
cross-country rivals, they are underdogs to remain
victorious in this tie. Ladbrokes price them at 12/5
(3.40) to win the match. The same firm price the draw
at 12/5 (3.40).
The teams have posted identical records going into the
contest - having both taken seven points from four
games and you can back both teams to score 13/20
(1.65).
United emerged 3-2 winners in the same fixture last
term, Robin van Persie scoring the winner with a late
free kick. You can bank the Dutch to find the back of
the net first at 5/1 (6.00) while Alvaro Negredo of
Mnchester City is a 6/1 (7.00) play with Ladbrokes to
find the of the net. He shares same odds with Edin
Dzeko and Sergio Aguero.
For those looking for more value, backing total goal
over 1.5 ¼ (1.25) with Ladbrokes can't be ignored.