Manchester United vs. Manchester City prediction: Premier League pick today

Manchester United and Manchester City were expected to be different teams at the start of the season. However, the gap between them has been narrowing recently.

Manchester United is the Premier League pick today.

Manchester United and Manchester City meet in a Manchester Derby at Old Trafford at 7:30 a.m. ET. United is on an eight-match winning streak and has a +9.6 expected goal differential in 11 Premier League matches since Oct. 1. Manchester United has won over Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham. City lost to Brentford the week before the World Cup and they have had two poor results since returning. The game is in front of a raucous home crowd.