Ruben Amorim has been in charge of Sporting CP for just over a month against Manchester City, who ended up losing 4-1.
This result is near the beginning terrible run For Pep Guardiola’s side – they lost to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, Bournemouth in the Premier League and come to Lisbon.
They followed up those defeats with an away game at Brighton in the league before a 4-0 home win against Tottenham Hotspur. Only one win in five games since then.
A well balanced game
Amorim, who takes over as manager of Sporting CP following their Champions League win over Manchester City, has agreed to succeed Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager.
On Sunday, he will face Pep Guardiola’s side again as manager of their city rivals with the aim of defeating them again.
United have lost their last three league games at the Etihad Stadium, conceding 13 goals, but former Red Devils striker Michael Owen believes the game could be more balanced.
Owen said in an interview: “I think this is probably the first time in a long time that Manchester United fans are not completely panicking during the game and believe that they may be beaten 5-0.” Ace Odds.
“Manchester City are beyond recognition now and I can’t imagine how they can beat anyone by five points now, the way they are playing.
“It’s certainly a great time to play Manchester City. They’re injured, out of form and confidence is down. It’s probably one of the most balanced derbies.
“I know the game is at the Etihad Stadium and I know City will be favorites but I don’t want to bet my house on any result. I can easily see United getting the result.
“This is probably the most difficult derby in years and you might say City will win, but I’m not so sure this time. Anything can happen.
“I don’t know where City are going to get their next win. I watched their game against Crystal Palace and I feel like they can’t control any game now.”
