Manchester Derby: Will United lose Five Straight?

The Derby in Manchester has a lot more meaning this time around, as Manchester City have the chance to give Manchester United their first ever five straight losses at the hands of the other. Ashley Young has publicly stated that he will do everything in his power to ensure that this is not the case. United have definitely been the more successful team over time, but the last couple of seasons have seen City get the best of their cross town rivals, four times straight.

United vs City

When Manchester City hosted United at Etihad Stadium in November last year, City made it four straight with the 1-0 victory. United have never lost five straight against Manchester City since the dawn of the club's and they do not want to see this statistic in their record.

A Shot at Second Place

Manchester United have been playing very well lately winning their last five league challenges to bring them into third in the Premier League with only a few weeks left to play. They could easily catch Arsenal for second spot, but taking over Chelsea in first place would be near impossible with the Blues having 70 points at this stage.

Ashley Young's terrific form has been a main factor in the rehabilitation of United's play. They look like they can beat anyone in the world right now and van Gaal is ready to finish in front of City. 

Online Sports Betting Markets 

bet365 Sports will have over 100 separate online gambling props for tonight's match up including live in-play lines throughout all 90 minutes of action. Man United are favorites by a slight margin of 2.50 to City's 2.87, while a draw could be the best bet at 3.30. If you place a pre match accumulator bet, bet365 has their Euro Soccer offer available. Betting on three or more selections on Full Time Result/Both Teams to Score and combine the teams across competitions, bet365 will add extra money to your returns. There is also the Bore Draw Money Back deal in place. Punters that bet on either team using Correct Score, Scorecast, or Half Time/Full Time Result will get all their money back if the game ends 0-0.