Premier League 2018-19: 5 Key battles that could decide the Manchester Derby

#4 Leroy Sane vs Ashley Young

Sane is a bright young talent in Europe.

Leroy Sane is one of the best right wingers in the Premier League right now. The German International can take on any defender and beat him with ease. His dribbling and shooting skills are praiseworthy as well.

Sane's interchange of passes with the midfield is dangerous for any right back. Pep Guardiola has lots of options on the bench, but he might go with Sane in this match because of his pace and trickery.

Ashley Young is a reliable asset in the United squad. He came up against many quality wingers during his time but often has performed beyond expectations. Be it Sane or Mendy, Young would have his task cut out against Manchester City as most of their attacks generally come from that wing which magnifies the job he has to do to stop Pep Guardiola's side. Apart from the defending, Young needs to be careful going forward in attack.

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Since childhood I was encouraged to play cricket and in no time it became a hobby. Gradually I found interest in other sports also.

Football is in my blood and I love the electrifying ambiance that surrounds it. I often watch the pre and post match analysis of a match and try to learn how to analyze a football game.

The thing that intrigues me the most is that there are so many things happening behind the scenes that are oblivious to our naked eyes. The technological advancements that has been made are phenomenal.

I like analyzing a game from a statistical point of view. Being a data guy myself , I am firm believer of providing insights through facts and data. Though a game is always unpredictable , analyzing it from different dimensions can provide some very interesting conclusions.

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Edited by Abhinav Munshi