Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling. (Photo : Getty Images)
Top teams Manchester United (6-2-1, 19 points) and Manchester City (7-2-0, 21 points) will square off in a crucial derby this Sunday, October 25 at the Old Trafford as the 2015-2016 Premier League season presses on.
The winner of the match will be the new temporary league leader, possibly together with Arsenal if the Gunners win their match against Everton on Saturday at the Emirates Stadium.
Both Manchester teams are coming off impressive Saturday victories, with United crushing Everton, 3-0, at the Goodison Park while City dismantled newly-promoted club Bournemouth, 5-1, in their match at the Etihad Stadium.
Morgan Schneiderlin, Ander Herrera, and Wayne Rooney scored a goal each at the 18th, 22nd, and 62nd minutes respectively to lead the Red Devils in the decisive conquest, as per Bleacher Report.
Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling performed a hat trick that was supported by Wilfried Bony's double to carve a blowout against the reeling Cherries, via BBC Sport.
Manuel Pellegrini's men will look to extend their two-game winning streak against Louis van Gaal's side, who briefly held table leadership following the Citizen's two-game skid two weeks ago.
While United will be hard to defeat at home, the momentum of City's 2-1 win against Spanish club Sevilla in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday will propel them in this match.
The prediction is a 3-1 victory for Manchester City.
Manchester United starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): De Gea; Darmian, Smalling, Rojo, Jones; Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger; Mata, Herrera, Rooney; Martial
Manchester City starting lineup (4-2-3-1 formation): Hart; Zabaleta, Sagna, Mangala, Otamendi; Fernandinho, De Bruyne; Sterling, Touré, Navas; Bony
