Man Utd vs Man City: Lineups
Man Utd
Man City
Stiff Test For On-Form Man Utd
#1
Sergio Aguero is currently on nine derby goals, one short of the Man City club record and two behind Wayne Rooney’s mark of 11.
#2
Anthony Martial could be pushed out wide after Odion Ighalo scored twice in midweek, with the January loan arrival staking his claim for a first Premier League start since New Year’s Day in 2017.
#3
City will still be without the influential Aymeric Laporte after he picked up a thigh injury in last week’s UCL game with Read Madrid. Kevin De Bruyne could also be missing for Pep Guardiola’s men after he sat out the FA Cup victory with a shoulder injury.
#4
For the Manchester Debry, It’s currently 2-1 to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side across the three previous meetings this season, although both of of the Red Devils’ victories came at the Etihad Stadium.
#5
Bruno Fernandes, who has been widely credited with giving United the lift which has resulted in their improved form, is expected to start again having been directly involved in 19 goals from 21 league games for Sporting Lisbon and United this season.
