[Star Daily News=Reporter Kim Nana] On the 7th (Mon) early morning, the 31st round of the 24-25 Premier League (PL), Manchester United and Manchester City face off. As it is a representative rivalry match of PL, a close match is expected. This game is the third and final face-off of the season. In a situation where both teams desperately need a win, which team will claim the 3 points? The ‘Manchester Derby’ between Manchester United and Manchester City will be exclusively broadcast live on SPOTV Prime and sports OTT service SPOTV NOW at 12:30 AM on the 7th (Mon).
The home team, Manchester United, is aiming for a league double against Manchester City for the first time in five seasons. In December’s away game, they secured a 2-1 comeback victory with consecutive goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo, claiming 3 points. Recently, Manchester United has achieved a decent record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in 5 league matches, but their momentum was dampened by a loss in the previous game. As Manchester United remains in the lower mid-table, they need this match to serve as a turning point. Much anticipation surrounds Manchester United’s ‘captain’ Bruno Fernandes, who has scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists in the last 5 matches, and whether Manchester United can regain their momentum at home is being closely watched.
On the other hand, Manchester City, who lost face in the last match, is aiming to score 3 points on the road at Old Trafford. Having secured a victory in the midweek PL 30th round, extending their unbeaten streak to 3 league games, Manchester City is fiercely competing for a top-four finish and a Champions League spot alongside Newcastle and Chelsea. Despite ‘ace’ Erling Haaland’s absence due to injury, Omar Marmoush, who has scored in the last 2 consecutive matches, is filling the void. Jack Grealish, who scored a goal in the previous match for the first time in a while, has regained his form, and attention is on whether Manchester City can prevent a league double against their rival and secure points away from home.
The ‘Manchester Derby’ between the PL’s representative rivals, Manchester United and Manchester City, kicks off at 12:30 AM on the 7th (Mon) at Manchester United’s home stadium, Old Trafford. This match, along with the 24-25 Premier League, can be viewed on SPOTV Prime and SPOTV NOW.