The Etihad, Monday, 8pm, live on Sky Sports 1
IT'S a game we hoped would be a title decider and after many twists and turns in the title race we've got our way.
If Man United win it's all over as they will need just a point from their last two matches against Sunderland and Swansea.
A draw will also suit Sir Alex Ferguson but it's win or bust for Man City who will move top on goal difference if they can pick up the points.
With a tough trip to Newcastle to follow it really is last-chance saloon for Roberto Mancini's men.
Defensively United need to tighten up after conceding four goals at home to Everton last week.
But in their favour is the fact they've been over the course time and again while City looked nervy at Wolves last week after Everton's late equaliser handed them a route back into the title race.
So how's it going to pan out over 90 minutes? Well, obviously it's a tough one to call.
City's home record is incredible, 16 wins and one draw from 17, but crucially they lost at home to United in the FA Cup.
That result came after City's 6-1 league win at Old Trafford so this could go either way.
I'm tempted to take the draw at 5-2 with Paddy Power but I'm not one for sitting on the fence so I'm siding with United at 5-2 with BetVictor. City are a biggest 5-4 at Paddy Power and William Hill.
My thinking is City need to go for goals at some stage and it's the perfect scenario for a United side who can hit them hard on the counter with the likes of Wayne Rooney and Antonio Valencia in top form.
Rooney has struck four times in his last five competitive appearances against City and is 7-1 with William Hill to break the deadlock, 2-1 to net at any time.
Sergio Aguero is a 7-1 chance and 2-1 at any time having netted on both times he's faced United. The script could be written for Carlos Tevez, also 7-1 with William Hill to break the deadlock and 2-1 to score, with the ex-United star back in favour and back among the goals.
If I'm not sure about the winner surely there will be goals with 17 scored in the last three meetings. Over 3.5 pays 2-1 with William Hill and Betfred while both teams to score is just
4-7 at William Hill, Paddy Power and others.
There has been a red in the last three showdowns and with tensions sure to be running high another is a possibility. Betfred go 9-4 a red card is flashed.
United remain pretty short at 1-2 with Coral to win the title with City 7-4 at bet365.
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Rooney to score
(2-1, William Hill)
Aguero to score
(2-1, William Hill)
Red card
(9-4, Betfred)
In December 2020 we sadly 
this is why a dont care about £27 a month the football galore is dinomite
Danny, should be a cracker especially if there’s an early goal. Right, off to the golf to mull over the game for another four hours.
Mr f i am sure betfred was doing 9/1 on rooney and aguero to score anytime? bookies took a bashing yesterday i think. made some of my money back been a poor few weeks! could have been made even better but unlucky scott on the 5 fold btts. good effort mate.
Over 3.5 goals 2/1
Red card 9/4
Tevez/aguero anytime
I’m also thinking IF it is an action packed game surely adding man u and man city to score both halves @ 3/1 and 2/1 respectively isn’t a bad punt in that accumulator?
£10 pays £720 I know it’s a long shot but if it’s 1-1 minimum before half time and then again plus more in second half.
To cover a crazy bet I’m going safer with
Both teams to score
Over 2.5
£10 returns 32.20
What do u guys think on anytime goal scorers? Looked at nani 5/1
Paul Scholes could be your man here but with so many top attackers on pitch the goals could fall to them.
This games too tight for me to consider any serious punts. Think it could be a cagey affair as these hyped up games often are. City have to go for it at some point but could be later in match and united have no real need to chase game. In saying that early goal could open it up and create a goal fest with the attacking talent in both teams. Just dont know. Will probably have a touch on the red card tip as one thing we do know is tensions will be high. Good luck all whatever u decide to bet on, just dont be handing money back to the bookies after a decent weekend for punters!!!
Joe, you’re spot on. I of course have to try to tip it but the game could go either way. Might be a good one for inrunning bets especially if there is an early goal.
hi paul i know this is of topic but , do you know where i can put a btts bet on tommor night for the norway nm-cup,
i noticed a couple of weeks ago there was loads of goals ,
cheers dave
Dave, you might be struggling but check oddschecker on their both teams to score list. You might bet better taking overs on the goals and go as high as you can if it’s being streamed live. Check out bet365 for this one.
Bet365 are doing a special for the game:
Place a bet pre match and they will give u a FREE In-play bet to the same stake (max 50) and if your free in play bet gets beat they will refund it.
Paddy Power are refunding all first/last/correct scorers if Rooney scores at anytime
I can’t see anything but goals with both teams being very strong attacking wise and both suspect at the back over 3.5 goals and nibble on nasri anytime scorer for me and a little touch on a red card.
Paul in william hill shop now. Rooney aguero etc are 8/1 first goalscorer and 11/4 score anytime
Pedro, that’s a pretty good offer from Hills. Having tipped Man Utd I’ve taken Rooney at 8-1.
Fair play to you Mr F for sticking your neck out there. This game has to be one of the hardest to predict in a long time.
James, it’s a tough one to call as you say but many games are.
have gone mad
£10 rooney anytime 11/4 £10 aguero anytime 11/4
william hill
Does anyone no if ladbrokes doing any money back specials on line on tonight’s game????
Matt, was Chris said no offers. Was in a shop earlier.
Danny if your backing them as singles then you should prob do the double also at 8/1 with william hill. You’d be kicking yourself if both scored.
Math Ladbrokes not doing any money back specials unfortunately but claiming to be best price for goalscorers and correct scores.
ano mr chris guy would be raging if they both scored and not done the double would be even worse but if neither of them score and i done 30 on it
man city will win
Hi chris how do I do double anytime scorer does ladbrokes do it???
Matt, all bookies will give you anytime scorer accumulators as they will first scorer accumulators.
Was sitting bored looking thru prices for different players to get booked. The more placid players like silva, wellbeck were 3/1. The more fiery players like rooney and de jong were 5/2 then i seen paul scholes @ 8/11 !!!!! LMAO
Just put a couple of bets on for a bit of interest.
£10 on Rooney first goal at 8/1 with Ladbrokes.
£10 on Lescott first goal at 40/1 with Ladbrokes.
£8 on Kompany first goal at 50/1 with Ladbrokes (online only as 40/1 in shops).
£1 on 3-0 Lescott at 375/1 at Ladbrokes
£1 on 3-0 Kompany at 425/1 at Ladbrokes.
Good luck everyone.
Chris, you seem pretty convinced about City. I’m just not sure.
Any bookies should do it. Just pick anytime scorers and add them to your betting slip
Am taking man city tonight poss 2-1.just think tevez and aguero will be too much for a weak man u defence….just can’t decide who take 1st scorer aguero or tevez!
What you reckon on ft/ht result???
Anyone??
Matt, tough enough to call FT never mind HT/FT. Back the side you think will win for the HT/FT double is best advice I can offer. Or have a bet on a different market.
2-2 draw. Also rooney and tevez both too score. Don’t know any prices. Could be a cracker….not 6-1 though!
On the bet365 free in-play bet, if you place a £50 pre match bet on city/draw double chance and follow that with a £50 Utd tw in-play, the worst you will walk away with is £15 profit. If you look at the t&c’s its bulletproof! The only thing that can effect it is an early goal so u need to be quick on the trigger for the in-play bet. City win or draw = £15, United win = £62.50. Free money?? I’m all over that!!! o/
Rooney and revel both to score is 8/1 with will Jill. Just checked again.
My instinct says a cagey start so went with 0-0 at half time at 9/4. As mr f says if theres an early goal i can look at in play markets. Good luck peeps.
Gone for 3-1 city, 14/1
Money refunded if shrek scores
What you mean double Paul???!
I’m new to the online betting markets.
Cheers mate
Matt, you asked for HT/FT result. That’s a double.
Ok cheers Paul learning all the time lol.
Thanks for everyone’s help.
MIGUEL’S MONDAY NIGHT TIPS
Manchester City v Manchester United
Highest scoring half: 2nd @Evens Bet365
Just had a bet in Willie hills aguero and rooney both to score now 17 to 2 from 8ts! Cant split them but they have a great chance to score!
Gone for
Aguero 1st goal 8/1
Man city 3-1 18/1
Aguero 3-1 115/1
Good luck lads
Went for a tevez, rooney anytime double. 20 quid both 11/4.
Surprised to see theres not much love for utd. City have a great home record but fergie lives for these games. Not saying i fancy them strongly but thot some people wuda fancied them.
Paul I think Man City will win but I believe Rooney will score. I wouldn’t be surprised if Rooney scores first and man city win.
Chris, enjoy the game and good luck with the bets.
Both sets of players looking nervous in the tunnel!
Just put £120 on time of first booking under 24 mins at 5/6 with blue square. So much for my small betting tonight lol
Good start to the match. Waiting for BTTS to get to EVS or better and putting some dough on it. Both teams look up for it and have creativity and more importantly, goal scorers
Haha mr chris guy must be buzzing now !!
Yes! First booking 19 mins
20 mins got and prob only one on here in profit already lol
Well done Chris. Never a booking though, not that you care haha.
Cant see this ref sending anyone off to be honest. Think it would have to be something outrageous. Can’t see many bookings. Think the ref just wants the game to flow which is not a bad thing.
He’s been poor but you won’t care with that Kompany goal.
Chris Guy – what a night so far mate
Gotta laugh!! Had 0-0 HT soooooo close lol
And I timed my BTTS to perfection, getting it at 7/4 on 44 mins.
Come on Man U give us a goal!
James, they have to go for it now so you should be in luck.
Shouldve put a tenner on Kompany like the rest Chris haha well done mate
Shouldve put a tenner on Kompany like the rest Chris haha well done mate
Yeah lol fantastic to get a first scorer in such a tight game to be honest. Just luck. Only picked him cos he is 6ft 3 and goes up for corners. Don’t forget I have the 3-0 Kompany scorecast at 425/1, wishful thinking……..
That’s unlucky Joe
Who takes citys pens?
Joe, probably be Aguero for pens.
£408 in my Ladbrokes account already looking at in play market now. Maybe next scorer or anytime scorer. What you think Paul
Chris, I would have gone on unders to be honest but watched the second half in the pub. United disappointing and probably need Newcastle to do them a favour now.
chris, i would rearrange the words of ahead ,,quit, while, i, am
I personally hope city go on to win it now. Anyone else?
Badham, I still don’t care who wins it. Don’t have feelings for either, just hope it goes to the last minute of the last day for a bit of excitement.
Nice betting Chris! Kompany to score first!
Third time I’ve bet on United in some way (Rooney to score anytime)and lose!
Next time I’ll post my bets here, so you guys can bet the opposite of my bets.
man u will win the crown cause newcastle will beat city.
George, u might be right but win that and it’s City’s title. On their day Newcastle can beat anyone but what if they perform like they did at Wigan?
I would slightly prefer united as its a team thats bean built over years while city seems like a bunch of mercenaries who have tried to buy the title. Might be good for the game to have a new team winning it but just favour united.