Saudi Arabia vs Egypt - Friendlies

All eyes turn to the home ground on March 27, 2026 as Saudi Arabia welcome Egypt in a Friendlies encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Saudi Arabia and Egypt cross paths in the Friendlies, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Egypt will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Paulo Fonseca's men are still smarting from their Champions League play-off exit but now sit third in the table.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Saudi Arabia will look to impose their style on home soil, while Egypt are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Every word from Enzo Maresca's press conference including Man City team news and Manchester derby admission.

When M. Sabitzer is on the pitch — 3 goals to his name this term — moments of magic are never far away, and the Friendlies's top scorer will be central to how this one unfolds. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Manchester City are currently in negotiations to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi after his impressive World Cup displays.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Friendlies standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Fulham's Antonee Robinson could be one of those, who would likely be a cheaper alternative to Hall, who has just enjoyed a breakout season with the Magpies.