5 factors that will decide the Manchester Derby

Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League

#3 Paul Pogba's absence

Manchester United v Leicester City - Premier League
Manchester United v Leicester City - Premier League

It does not need a footballing genius to tell you that United will dearly miss Paul Pogba this weekend. Manchester United are a better side with the Frenchman, and they play a lot more freely when he is around.

The Red Devils were sitting on top of the Premier League table before Pogba's injury and fell behind city by 8 points during his absence. Even the performances of Romelu Lukaku shows a distinct dip when Pogba is not around. United are completely a different side without Pogba, looking flat and unable to break opponents.

Manchester United Performance with/without Pogba this season:

United with Pogba - 7 wins out of 8 games

United without Pogba - 4 wins out of 7 games

Goals scored when Pogba played - 24 (8 games)

Goals scored when Pogba injured - 11 (7 games)

Paul Poga PL stats this season:

Appearances - 8

Goals - 3

Assists - 5

Key Passes - 15

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