5 factors which could decide the Manchester Derby

#2 Home advantage

The Etihad Stadium holds over 55 thousand City supporters

Given the possibility of lifting the Premier League trophy when their local rivals could do nothing but applaud their talents, Manchester City have the thrive and ambition to kill the league in front of their home crowd. It was the strong support at the Etihad which lifted the spirits of the City players during their league victory against Queens Park Rangers, a match which was filled with emotions.

Moreover, derbies like the Manchester Derby are much more than a showcase of sporting talents. When two different sides of the city collide and support waves echo throughout the stadium, the players are filled with a determination unmatched.

Statistically, Manchester City is the strongest side at home. The Cityzens have collected 43 points on home soil all season and have drawn just one out of their 15 games at the Etihad. United, second on the league table, have had a miserable time away from Old Trafford. The Red Devils have managed to win just eight of their fifteen outings, scoring just 25 goals.

Can home advantage tilt the momentum towards their fierce opponents?