Updated
Updated · Sky Sports · Sep 13
Manchester United Backed to Beat City at 21/10 as Carrick Eyes 8th Big-Six Win
Updated
Updated · Sky Sports · Sep 13

Manchester United Backed to Beat City at 21/10 as Carrick Eyes 8th Big-Six Win

3 articles · Updated · Sky Sports · Sep 13

Summary

  • Manchester United are tipped to win Sunday’s derby 2-1, with Lewis Jones arguing the market underrates Michael Carrick’s record in major matches.
  • Eight games against the traditional big six and Aston Villa have produced seven wins and one draw for Carrick, with United averaging 2.25 goals per 90 in those fixtures.
  • Jones still flags concern over United’s longer-term outlook because of weak defensive metrics, but says home advantage and Carrick’s big-game edge justify the 21/10 price.
  • Elsewhere, Brighton are backed to beat winless Coventry 2-1, while Leeds are tipped to defeat Newcastle 2-1 and Ethan Ampadu is Jones’ best bet to be carded at 3/1.

Insights

Can Michael Carrick’s dominant big-game record secure a massive Manchester derby upset at Old Trafford this Sunday?
Will Newcastle’s lucky streak crash against a resilient Leeds side, or can they defy the underlying stats again?
With Coventry facing historical doom, can they shock Brighton's lethal attack to salvage their Premier League survival hopes?