Manchester United’s 2-1 victory against Juventus in the Champions League has thrown the result of today’s Manchester derby in doubt. A series of comeback wins has proven that Jose Mourinho still has the backing of his players, while their late win in Turin drew clear comparisons with their surprise result at the Etihad last April.
For United to beat Manchester City they’ll need to improve considerably; Pep Guardiola’s team won’t be as forgiving as Juventus or Bournemouth were over the last seven days.