“I could easily see…” Michael Owen makes bold Man City vs Manchester United prediction

Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has made a bold prediction as Rúben Amorim prepares his side to face Man City in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

Rúben Amorim is gearing up Manchester United for a crucial Premier League encounter against Manchester City, a defining test for the club’s new head coach.

United head into the clash buoyed by a 2-1 comeback victory over FC Viktoria Plzeň in the Europa League, where substitute Rasmus Højlund delivered a game-winning brace. Now, their attention turns to domestic action during the hectic festive period.

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Manchester City are struggling for form, having won just one of their last ten matches across all competitions. Earlier this season, Pep Guardiola’s side endured a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Amorim’s Sporting, a result that amplified the pressure on City.

With City’s hopes of a fifth consecutive Premier League title hanging by a thread, United will aim to heap further misery on their rivals and climb up from 13th place when the two sides meet at the Etihad Stadium.

Owen’s bold prediction

Speaking to AceOdds, former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has made a bold prediction for the game, explaining that he feels United have a real chance of taking three points on Sunday afternoon.

Following City’s poor form, Owen feels that it’s a “great time” to face Pep Guardiola’s side, and that despite City remaining favourites, he could “easily see” United getting a result.

“I think it’s probably the first time in a long time that Manchester United fans aren’t absolutely petrified going into the game, believing that they might get battered 5-0,” Owen said.

“Manchester City are unrecognisable at the moment and I can’t imagine how they can beat anyone by five at the moment, the way they’re playing.

“It certainly is a great time to play Manchester City. They’ve got injuries, their lack of form, their confidence is down. It’s probably one of the most finely balanced derbies.

“I know it’s at the Etihad, and I know Manchester City will be favourites, but I wouldn’t like to put my house on any result. I could easily see Manchester United getting a result, so I think it’s a really difficult one to call.

“It’s probably the hardest derby in years to call, you would say Man City to come out on top but I’m not so sure this time. Anything could happen.”

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