Two of the most influential and well-known footballers in British history are set to face-off in the MLS as Former Chelsea stelwart Frank Lampard and Liverpool golden-boy Steven Gerrard continue their rivalry Stateside.It's well known they struggled to combine on the International stage for England but individually they are perhaps two of the countries greatest.
Whether it was the game-saving wonder goal of Stevie G or the late run from Lampard to find the back of the net, these two have seen some highs and lows throughout their legendary careers.
Yes LA Galaxy may boast Robbie Keane and Gyasi Zardes, while New York have Andrea Pirlo and David Villa among their star studded names, but this weekend is all about two of England's "golden generation."
It's been a mixed back for New York in their debut season sitting in 7th place in the Eastern Conference - that despite 14 goals from David Villa - but the likes of Lampard and Pirlo have yet to get going at the Yankee Stadium.
It's a different story in the West with LA Galaxy topping the table - part helped by the goals of Robbie Keane , with Dos Santos and Gerrard now getting settled in LA the team almost equals the star power from the days of Beckham and Donovan.
BETTING PREVIEW
GALAXY are the favourites for the tie with many betting companies (Bet365, SkyBet and Bet Fred) all going 4/9 for Gerrard and co to get that W.
While New York look worth a punt with 5/1 odds at Paddy Power and BetVictor.
The Goalscorer market also looks tasty as you can probably see Robbie Keane and David Villa getting in on the action , Villa for first goalscorer at 6/1 (totesport) seems good value!
In terms of Gerrard/Lampard, Frank is 3/1 to score anytime with Betfair while Stevie G is more favoured at 15/8 with Ladbrokes.
It's 8/13 with Coral for both teams to score which seems likely!
TIP: GALAXY to WIN, GERRARD anytime 12/5!
TV: THE GAME IS LIVE ON SKY SPORTS at 20:00 GMT!
