How to Watch the Manchester Derby
Manchester United will play Manchester City on Sunday, September 13. The match is at Old Trafford. It starts at 4:30 pm. You can watch it live on Sky Sports or stream it with a NOW pass. Both teams have new managers who want to win this big game.
Manchester United plays Manchester City. This is a big football match. The match is on Sunday, September 13. It is at Old Trafford. This is the home of Manchester United. The game starts at 4:30 pm.
There are two teams in one city. They are big rivals. This match is the Manchester derby. It is a very special game. People love this game.
You can watch the game on television. Sky Sports has the live match. The television show starts at 4:00 pm. You can use the Sky Sports app on your phone. Some people do not have Sky. These people can buy a NOW pass. There is a day pass. There is a month pass.
Michael Carrick is the manager of Manchester United. His team is not happy now. They have four points from three games. This is a bad start. In the last game, they almost win. But Everton scores a late goal. Ainsley Maitland-Niles scores a great goal for Everton.
Enzo Maresca is the manager of Manchester City. He is a new manager. He has a very good start. His team wins the games. This is his first Manchester derby. He wants a win on Sunday.
You can watch the action. You can see the players. They run fast. They kick the ball. It is a very exciting day. Fans watch the television. They wear team shirts. They sing songs. Who is the winner? We do not know. But the game is very big. Watch the game on Sunday.
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When is the football match?
Present Simple for Scheduled Events
We use the present simple tense to talk about timetables, schedules, and fixed future events.
“Manchester United plays Manchester City.”
What to know · A1
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Scenario: You are telling a friend about a sports game you want to watch this weekend.
- 01“The match is on Sunday.”
- 02“The game starts at 4:30 pm.”
- 03“You can watch the game on television.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
This specifies the exact calendar date of the event.
The party is on Sunday, September 13.
This tells the viewer when the broadcast coverage begins.
The television show starts in ten minutes.
This identifies the leader of the Manchester United team.
He is the manager of the local shop.
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How to Watch the Manchester Derby
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Do you like watching football matches on television?
Personal - 2
Is it better to watch a game at home or at the stadium?
Compare - 3
Why do people support different football teams?
Opinion - 4
Which team do you think is going to win this match?
Predict - 5
What do you usually wear when you watch your favorite team?
Personal - 6
Is football the most popular sport in your country?
Compare - 7
How do you feel when your favorite team loses a game?
Personal - 8
Why are local derby matches so special for fans?
Opinion
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