Teden Mengi was at back at Old Trafford for the first time since leaving Manchester United on Saturday and the young defender seemed to forget he was part of the opposition.
29.10.2023 - 01:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Both Manchester sides will be looking to get bragging rights at Old Trafford when Man United welcome rivals Man City. Six points separate the two sides after the hosts picked up back-to-back league wins while City were on the receiving end of two defeats in their last five matches.
Pep Guardiola's side are the favourites going into this match at 8/15 with Betfred while United are 4/1 and a draw is 3/1.
Manchester United secured a hard-fought win against FC Copenhagen, with Harry Maguire finding the back of the net and goalkeeper Andre Onana making a crucial penalty save. The victory came on an emotional night at Old Trafford, following the passing of club legend Sir Bobby Charlton. While the performance may have left much to be desired, United managed to get the job done.
Meanwhile, Manchester City cruised to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Young Boys on an artificial surface in Switzerland. Erling Haaland was the star of the show, scoring a brace to secure the win for City. The result showcased City's strength and depth, as they effortlessly dominated their opponents.
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Teden Mengi was at back at Old Trafford for the first time since leaving Manchester United on Saturday and the young defender seemed to forget he was part of the opposition.
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