Dwight Yorke Says Manchester United Has The Advantage

 

Manchester United hold the advantage ahead of Saturday's derby with Manchester City, according to Dwight Yorke. All eyes will be on Old Trafford this weekend as United and City - and their respective managers Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola - renew their rivalry.

Speaking ahead of the eagerly-anticipated clash, former Old Trafford favourite Yorke believes home advantage, coupled with Sergio Aguero's suspension, tips the balance in United's favour despite both clubs' flawless start to the season.

He said “It very difficult to call this game, both teams are playing fantastically and both managers have made an amazing start. The impact Mourinho and Guardiola have had with their teams has been impressive and the players have certainly responded to them. Manchester United are turning around and winning games they would have lost last season. Jose has brought the winning mentality back to United. We know Pep is an outstanding manager, we know he's been a winner wherever he's been and he seems to have implemented that in his squad at City. It's very difficult to call this game at this moment in time but I feel Sergio Aguero's suspension will be a big blow for City, although they still have plenty of quality players to come in there. Despite that, with the game being played at Old Trafford, I just feel United have the edge over City.”

Nothing separates United and City heading into the 172nd Manchester derby, after both clubs won their opening three Premier League fixtures before the international break. As well as claiming the bragging rights in the city, victory on Saturday would see either United or City open up a three-point lead over their neighbours.