Manchester United VS Manchester City

Manchester United's defensive issues are a major concern as they gear up to face Manchester City in the Manchester Derby. United has had an inconsistent start to the season. In the first three rounds, they managed 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, accumulating 4 points. They've scored 7 goals but conceded 6, currently sitting in the 11th position on the league table. Defensively, they've been leaky, conceding 2 goals in each of their first three games without a single clean sheet. However, their attack has been potent, scoring 11 goals in the last 3 matches, averaging over 3 goals per game. Bruno Fernandes has been in excellent form, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist in 4 games across all competitions this season. On the other hand, Manchester City has been more stable under new manager Maresca, achieving three consecutive victories at the start of the Premier League campaign. This stability gives them an edge as they approach this crucial derby. The difference in their current states will surely make this a highly - anticipated encounter.