Yahoo Sports Manchester City vs Manchester United – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City welcome Manchester United across town this weekend in the latest instalment of the Manchester Derby.
It’s a clash both teams head into in poor form. City have won just one of their last 10 in all competitions with Pep Guardiola facing a challenge to revive his side’s fortunes.
Defeat at Juventus in midweek leaves City battling to secure progress in Europe, while a gap has opened up between the champions and Premier League leaders. However, dropped points for Liverpool and Arsenal on Saturday offers encouragement. A win for City against their fiercest rivals will take Guardiola’s team within six points of the summit, heading into the festive period.
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Manchester City vs Manchester United – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City team news
Guardiola has admitted he will have to reshuffle his pack defensively with the suspended Rico Lewis adding to the problems for the Citizens. The full-back was sent off in the draw at Crystal Palace last weekend and misses out through suspension. Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake and John Stones all remain out through injury. Academy graduates Jahmai Simpson-Pusey and Josh Wilson-Esbrand are options to come in and bolster the backline.
Rodri and Oscar Bobb are long-term absentees for City, with Guardiola admitting the former’s season-ending injury has been a major factor in his side’s struggles. The Ballon d’Or winner sustained an ACL injury in September.
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Manchester City predicted lineup
Manchester City predicted XI: Ortega; Walker, Dias, Simpson-Pusey, Gvardiol; De Bruyne, Kovacic; Silva, Foden, Doku; Haaland.
When is Manchester City vs Manchester United?
Manchester City host Manchester United in the Manchester Derby on Sunday 15th December 2024. Kick-off at the Etihad is 16:30 GMT.
What TV channel is Manchester City vs Manchester United?
The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 4pm GMT.
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