MANCHESTER UNITED fans are worried they could be on the end of a derby demolition that could see Erik ten Hag axed.
Manchester City welcome the Red Devils to the Etihad on Sunday and both’s previous outings could not have been more different.
Pep Guardiola’s side ran riot against Luton in a 6-2 FA Cup victory last night.
And most worryingly for Man Utd fans, Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne are back to their best after their lengthy injury lay offs this season.
The Norwegian goal machine scored five goals in 55 minutes against the Hatters – with the Belgian assist king setting him up four times.
To put that into perspective, Haaland’s rout saw him equal Marcus Rashford’s Premier League goal tally this season.
As for United, they come into derby weekend having just suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Fulham.
The performance and setup was slammed by pundits like Jamie Carragher, who claimed their midfield was non-existent and there is too much space for attacking opponents.
Supporters are now concerned that an on fire De Bruyne could have a field day.
One said: “Haaland and De Bruyne getting Ten Hag sacked even before the season ends.”
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Another added: “This is the wrongest time for Haaland and De Bruyne to be in-form. As a United fan, I won’t be watching that.”
A third reacted: “Pray for Ten Hag, Haaland and De Bruyne looking sharp.”
City will also be well aware of the importance of the clash in the pursuit of the title with them just a point behind leaders Liverpool.
And recent the recent head-to=head record is not good reading for the red half of Manchester as they have won just one of the last six derbies.
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