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December 11, 2012
United's counterattacking 4-4-1-1 system
Sir Alex Ferguson has used a counterattacking approach while in a 4-4-1-1 shape for contests against Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City. This seems to be his 'big game' system for this season.
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December 10, 2012
Statistics & Post-Match Quotes | City 2-3 United
Statistics and post-match quotes from Sir Alex Ferguson, Roberto Mancini, Robin van Persie, and Wayne Rooney.
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December 9, 2012
The red half of Manchester reigns again
A wonderful game was decided in the final two minutes to send MUFC top by six points. A Rooney brace and a last minute free kick from Robin Van Persie decided the game
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December 9, 2012
Live Derby Thread: City vs. United
Join our community for our Manchester derby live match thread!
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December 8, 2012
Sir Alex's tactical options for Manchester City
A look at all the realistic tactical options at Sir Alex Ferguson's disposal for the Manchester derby and how these hypothetical scenarios might play out against Manchester City.
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December 8, 2012
Preview: Manchester City vs. Manchester United
A preview for the Manchester derby: team news, form guide, projected lineups, TV info, referee appointment, and odds.
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December 8, 2012
Manchester City Q&A with 'Bitter and Blue'
Manchester City fansite, Bitter and Blue, gives us a closer look into the team they support ahead of the derby.
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December 7, 2012
Poll: What should Rooney's role be for the derby?
Has Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson been prepping Wayne Rooney for a right-sided role in the Manchester derby? If recent injuries are considered, though, in the United midfield, might the Englishman feature in central-midfield instead aga
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December 7, 2012
Team News for the derby -- Fergie reveals little
Sir Alex Ferguson basically revealed nothing during his pre-derby press conference. Personnel wise, Manchester United have central-midfield and wide-attacking concerns ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester City.
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December 7, 2012
Scouting Report: Manchester City
A breakdown of Manchester City's various tactical systems and also on their zonal-marking defending when the opposition has a corner.
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December 6, 2012
Poll: de Gea or Lindegaard for the derby?
The question is simple: which Manchester United goalkeeper should get the call for Sunday's derby?
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December 4, 2012
Team News -- Vidic ruled out for Cluj & City
Sir Alex Ferguson held a press conference ahead of Manchester United's encounter with Cluj tomorrow night and during it, he provided injury updates for his squad.
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December 4, 2012
City Q&A -- Give us your questions!
We've arranged for a Q&A exchange with Bitter and Blue -- SB Nation's Manchester City home -- ahead of the Manchester derby on Sunday. Give us your questions!
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December 4, 2012
David Silva a doubt for the derby
Manchester City will likely be without playmaker David Silva for Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad.
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December 3, 2012
Anderson is 'out for a few weeks'
Manchester United midfielder Anderson is 'out for a few weeks' due to a hamstring injury. This is after the Brazilian has arguably been the team's finest performer as of late.