Probable Lineups
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.9)
7.1
Average Ratings
6.9
(6.7)
30.1
Average Age
28.7
181.4
Average Height (cm)
182.1
(1.2)
1.4
Shots pg
1.2
(0.9)
(53%)
55%
Aerial Duel Success
58%
(57%)
(1.2)
1
Dribbles pg
0.9
(0.9)
(1.1)
1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.
Missing Players
Man City
Man Utd
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Aké | Doubtful | 6.57 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pogba | Out | 7.06 | |
| Juan Mata | Out | 6.54 | |
| Phil Jones | Out | N/A | |
| Edinson Cavani | Out | 6.67 | |
| David de Gea | Out | 6.47 | |
| Anthony Martial | Doubtful | 6.84 |
Team News
Man City
Man Utd
- John Stones will rotate back into the side at Aymeric Laporte's expense from the side that beat Wolves 4-1 on Tuesday.
- Oleksandar Zinchenko will hope for a recall but with enough time between matches Kyle Walker may keep his place in the side here.
- Gabriel Jesus scored twice in midweek but even that may not be enough to secure a start in the derby.
- A well-rested Phil Foden should return to the fold here after only managing 25 minutes across City's last two games.
- Raheem Sterling is an automatic starter, even though his record against Manchester United is remarkably poor, leaving Riyad Mahrez and Bernardo Silva to fight for the final spot in attack.
- Pep Guardiola has confirmed Nathan Ake is back available for the home side.
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed David de Gea has returned to Spain for the birth of his first child, with Dean Henderson now set for a run in the side.
- Scott McTominay and Victor Lindelof will return to the starting XI on Sunday, while Daniel James will likely reclaim his starting spot as well.
- Paul Pogba, Phil Jones and Juan Mata are ruled out, while Anthony Martial is a doubt with a slight knee injury sustained in training on Monday.
- Edinson Cavani misses out for United, with Anthony Martial, who is back in the squad, or Mason Greenwood set to deputise.
