5 Things to Look Forward to in the Manchester Derby !

Srinivasa Praveen | 09/09/2016

4) Zlatan Factor !

How can one not look forward to Zlatan when you talk about this Derby? Keeping aside his long lasting rivalry with Pep and his welcome note to Bravo, Zlatan is one who can change the game with a moment of brilliance.

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He will be crucial if Jose decides to sit and play a counter attacking game Zlatan will play a crucial role in holding up the ball and freeing Martial and Mata/Rashford. He also can play a pivotal role in bullying Stones and Oatamendi which will result in both of them playing deep and City will have a problem in building the attack from the back.

In this scenario Fernandinho will have to fall back which will also effect the 3-2-2-3 formation Pep wants his team to play when they attack. Zlatan can leave his mark on this derby and stopping him will be a big test to City defense.

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