Merse’s Man Utd issues

Manchester United are preparing for a crunch derby clash with Manchester City in the EFL Cup and Paul Merson’s got plenty of advice for Jose Mourinho’s stuttering side.

Pep Guardiola’s City are without a win in five games but Merson believes Mourinho – who suffered a 4-0 thrashing on his return to Chelsea at the weekend – has far more problems to ponder than his rival ahead of the hotly-anticipated tie, live on Sky Sports.

From struggling stars to a lack of pace, the Arsenal legend breaks down the problems facing United ahead of the fourth-round tie – and suggests solutions including recalling Wayne Rooney…

Pressure all on United

This is a big, big football match but it’s become even bigger because of what’s going on at both clubs and I wouldn’t want to be the losing manager.

City haven’t won in five on the bounce and United head into the game on the back of a hiding, but there’s only real pressure on one of the managers – Jose Mourinho.

United have got Burnley on Saturday; if they lose both then it gets really worrying. There’s a lot more on United in this game.

Pep Guardiola isn’t feeling the pressure, they’re top of the league. Against Everton they missed two penalties, a couple of mistakes cost them against Barcelona and Southampton are a very good team. They haven’t lost to anybody you think they shouldn’t lose to and they’ve …

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