In another tasty derby encounter, Manchester City host United on Sunday 22nd September (1am kick-off, Monday 23rd September AEST).
United could win the league title by late April and finish a healthy 11 points over their nearest and dearest rivals, signaling a return to the status quo after the brief rise of the ‘Blue Moon’.
In truth, only one derby really mattered last season as a Robin van Persie free kick proved the difference at Eastlands in December. That win extended the gap at the top to six points and City never recovered.
By the time the two teams met again at Old Trafford in early April, the title race was pretty much over.
However, a solo Kun Aguero goal won it for City and, despite meekly handing back their league crown, the victory proved that little separates the two teams.
The Manchester derby also signals the end of a baptism of fire for new boss David Moyes. United faced Chelsea at home and Liverpool at Anfield before this clash, so victory could be crucial in winning over any remaining doubters.
With the league already decided in late April, the fight for fourth place took centre-stage during the final few weeks of the season.
As mentioned, early September could prove to be a crucial month for Spurs’ chances of a top-four finish come what may.
This means that their clash against Chelsea on Saturday 28th September (9.45pm kick-off AEST) already seems mouth-watering.
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