How to Watch the Big Manchester Derby
On Sunday, September 13, Manchester United will host Manchester City at Old Trafford. The derby starts at 4:30 pm. You can watch the game on Sky Sports or stream it using a NOW pass. United need a win after a slow start, while City's new boss Enzo Maresca hopes to continue his winning run.
A huge football match is going to happen soon. Manchester United will play against Manchester City on Sunday, September 13. This famous game is the Manchester derby. The teams will play at Old Trafford. This is the home stadium of Manchester United. The big match will start at 4:30 pm.
You can watch the game live on Sky Sports. The television broadcast will start at 4:00 pm. Sky customers can also watch the match on the Sky Sports app. If you do not have Sky, you can stream the game. You can buy a NOW Day pass or a Month pass.
Manchester United did not start the season well. The team has a manager named Michael Carrick. They played three games but they only got four points. In their last match, they were very close to a victory against Everton. However, Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a beautiful goal at the last minute. The game ended in a draw, and it was a big disappointment for United.
Manchester City has a different story. Their new boss is Enzo Maresca. He had a very successful start with his new team. He won his first matches. This Sunday will be his first Manchester derby as the City manager. He wants to continue his winning start.
The two teams are big rivals, so this match is very important. Fans from the city of Manchester will support their favorite players. It will be a very exciting day for football lovers. Many people will watch the game at home. You can see all the action live on Sunday afternoon.
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- 01“They were very close to a victory.”
- 02“They scored at the last minute.”
- 03“It was a big disappointment.”
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Used to describe an event that will take place in the near future.
The concert is going to happen soon, so we should buy tickets.
Describes a team's poor performance at the beginning of a competitive period.
The champion did not start the season well and lost the first game.
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How to Watch the Big Manchester Derby
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Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
How do you usually watch football matches? On TV, on your phone, or at the stadium?
Personal - 2
Do you think a new manager needs a lot of time to make a team successful?
Opinion - 3
What are the differences between watching a game at home and watching it in a pub with other fans?
Compare - 4
How do you feel when a team you support concedes a goal in the last minute?
Personal - 5
Do you think Manchester City will win the league this year?
Predict - 6
Who is the most famous sports manager in your country?
Opinion - 7
What is the biggest sports rivalry in your country?
Compare - 8
Is it worth paying for expensive TV subscriptions to watch sports?
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