Man City v Man Utd Tip

Manchester United haven’t just established themselves as the best team of the last 20 years. More specifically, they have been a truly great second half side for most of the Ferguson era. With the vast experience of Giggs, Scholes and even Rooney, the champions still have a phenomenal ability to turn games around in the latter stages.

It’s largely with this in mind that I like the odds on Manchester City leading at half-time but failing to go on and win - a best price 10/1 shot with WilliamHill. For not only are United a great second half team, City routinely dominate early on. They haven’t conceded a first half goal in 19 of their last 20 Premier League matches, and have let in only six all season.

For the hosts this is the biggest football match for at least 42 years. If they don’t get caught like rabbits in the headlights then surely they will start with all guns blazing. This is a game that Mancini’s side must win and Tevez and co will surely be motivated like never before.

However, a high energy level will not be enough to claim the three points in itself. As the night wears on, the experience of the Red Devils may well prove decisive. The pressure of games of this magnitude is something that the champions are far more accustomed to. That could be telling in the end.