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Derby County will host an unbeaten Bristol City at Pride Park for a Championship showdown this Saturday, looking to extend their strong start to the season. The Rams aim to bounce back from a midweek cup disappointment, while the Robins travel to the East Midlands determined to preserve their undefeated streak in the league.
Following consecutive away defeats in the Championship and EFL Cup, Derby County returns to their home ground, Pride Park, where they’ve had mixed fortunes this season. Despite a promising start with Ebou Adams scoring his first Championship goal at Vicarage Road, Derby lost 2-1 to Watford as Tom Cleverley’s side came from behind. The Rams then faced further disappointment in the EFL Cup, where a heavily rotated team was eliminated by League Two side Barrow on penalties.
However, Derby has shown strength at home, defeating Chesterfield and Middlesbrough at Pride Park earlier this month. They will look to maintain their fortress-like home form against Bristol City, though concerns remain about their attacking options, particularly after Tom Barkhuizen’s lackluster performance at Barrow. Strengthening their forward line before the transfer deadline is a key focus for Derby.
Bristol City, managed by Liam Manning, remains unbeaten after three Championship games, with a win over Millwall flanked by draws against Hull City and Coventry City. Last weekend, George Tanner’s spectacular volley gave the Robins the lead against Coventry, but a late equalizer from Kasey Palmer saw the points shared. Young striker Fally Mayulu, who has impressed with two goals in three substitute appearances, is emerging as a potential successor to last season’s top scorer, Tommy Conway.
Bristol City has invested heavily in summer signings, including Sinclair Armstrong from QPR and Scott Twine from Burnley. With ongoing fitness issues in defense, Manning is keen to add further defensive reinforcements, with Burnley’s Luke McNally reportedly close to joining the Robins before the transfer window closes.
