Manchester United Vs Manchester City: Adu Sharp Hojlund Vs Haaland

Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is competing with Erling Haaland, Manchester City's mainstay at Manchester Derby. (Twitter @ManUtd)

JAKARTA - Manchester United relies on strikers who still need Rasmus Hojlund's flying hours. Meanwhile, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has again shown his sharpness. Hojlund and Haaland's sharp fighting will be presented at Manchester Derby at Old Trafford Stadium, Sunday, October 29 evening WIB.

Haaland had lost his sharpness and had not scored since April 2023. The task of breaking into the opponent's goal turned to other players, including Julian Alvarez, who is Man City's new mainstay.

In the tactical analysis, Haaland, who suddenly became barren due to the loss of a ball supplier. Yes, the departure of Ilkay Gundogan and Riyad Mahrez made Haaland experience difficulty supplying the ball.

Because they already know and memorize what Haaland needs to complete every opportunity into a goal.

Moreover, midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has not been able to play because he is still grappling with his injury. This is indeed a problem for Haaland who is used to accepting De Bruyne's ball flow.

However, Man City is not worried because Haaland has returned to sharpening. In the last two matches against Brighton and Hove Albion and Young Boys in the Champions League, he always broke into the opponent's goal.

What about Hojlund? Since joining Manchester United, the striker who was brought in from Atalanta has not shown his skills. No goals have yet been scored by this young Danish striker.

Hojlund also felt inappropriate to compare with Haaland. According to him, it would not be fair if Haaland, who was a goal machine and broke into the opponent's goal in almost every match, was compared to himself.

Hanya, Hojlund berharap bisa tampil maksimal dan mengakhiri deadlockan gol saat derby.

"I still have to improve and develop. It must be admitted that I show slow developments. The (derby) game will provide an important experience and I can't wait to appear in this match," said Hojlund.

The young striker further said, "If we win this big game, we can get closer to the top," he said.

It's just not easy for MU to hunt down Man City who is on fire. MU did show a good trend by winning three consecutive wins in various competitions.

However, this achievement cannot be an illustration if MU has become a solid team and has the ability to compete with top teams, including Man City.

Moreover, MU always loses when they meet a team from 'big six'. MU was eliminated by Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 and then forced to surrender 3-1 by Arsenal.

On the other hand, Man City shows consistency so that it can perch on top laps. However, the Cityzens have not faced the 'big six' teams except Arsenal. In the duel at the Emirates, they lost 1-0 to the Gunners.

However, this does not affect Man City's performance at Manchester Derby. They are still seeded in defeating their rivals who used to be too superior for the visitors.