The good times are back at Manchester City as they have shown no signs of slowing up following their Women's Super League triumph last season.
The Citizens have had a perfect start in their opening six games to grab the new campaign by the scruff of the neck, but they face an interesting derby clash at Manchester United.
Their hosts have got over a shaky start, which included a 5-0 defeat to Chelsea, to win their last three WSL games and they will be eyeing revenge after suffering two 3-0 defeats to the champions last term.
Manchester United v Manchester City Tips Summary
Best Bet - Manchester City Women to win & both teams to score @ 7/4
Alternative Bet - Khadija Shaw to score two or more goals @ 10/3
Bet Builder - Over 2 goals, Lauren Hemp 2+ shots on target & Julia Zigiotti Olme to be booked @ 12/1
Manchester United v Manchester City Prediction
Best Bet: Manchester City Women to win & both teams to score @ 7/4
Manchester City went back to the top of the English game last season when they took the WSL title and they have not rested.
They have won their opening six games this season and not even draws against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in their opening two Champions League games have dampened their spirits.
They would love nothing more than to put their local rivals United in their place on Sunday, but they should be warned against being complacent.
The Citizens look the superior side, but it is worth noting that the Red Devils have won their last five league and cup games after a poor start, so a repeat of their 5-0 defeat to Chelsea in the second week of the campaign looks unrealistic.
Promoted Charlton Athletic are the only team who have failed to score against City in eight games this season and United are capable of doing that even if they do not avenge the two defeats they suffered against the champions last season.
Alternative Bet: Khadija Shaw to score two or more goals @ 10/3
It took just 16 minutes of her last WSL match for City striker Khadija Shaw to bag a brace as the champions claimed a 3-2 victory over Brighton, and there looks a strong chance the Jamaican goal machine can make a double contribution again on Sunday.
Shaw also scored twice in the 3-1 win over Birmingham City on the opening weekend and she has had a whopping 36 shots in her seven league outings.
The player who has topped the league scoring charts in each of the last three seasons looks likely again to rise to the big occasion.
Manchester United v Manchester City Bet Builder Tip
Over 2 goals
Lauren Hemp 2+ shots on target
Julia Zigiotti Olme to be booked
Pays 12/1
Having scored five goals in League Cup games against Durham and Liverpool that have helped United steady the ship after their poor start, the home side are unlikely to sit back, so there is a strong chance there will be at least three goals in the contest.
That has happened in six of City's eight games this season and Lionesses midfielder Lauren Hemp has been one of the stars of the show for the champions, scoring four goals and contributing as many assists.
She has made five league appearances this season and had a total of ten shots on target, including two in the 4-2 win over Arsenal, so there is scope for her to test the United keeper more than once.
Meanwhile, United midfielder Julia Zigiotti Olme has picked up three bookings already this season and was handed six yellow cards in the WSL last season, so she could be vulnerable to another caution.
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Key Match Stats
Manchester City have won all six of their Women's Super League matches this season
City striker Khadija Shaw leads the WSL goalscoring charts with seven goals this term
The Citizens won both league meetings last season by a 3-0 scoreline
Manchester United have won their last five league and cup matches
Both teams have found the net in seven of City's eight matches this season
United have won five of their 21 games against City
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