Manchester Derby: Preview

Match Preview



The day has finally come as we look foward to this season's first Manchester Derby. The Etihad will welcome the Red Devils as the defending champions look to defeat their counterparts.

United are not quite having the best of seasons, but they walk into this game with a fair bit of confidence. The Red Devils defeated Juventus midweek in the Champions League and now look to do the same with their noisy neighbors.

Team News and Line ups


Manchester United will be without the injured Paul Pogba, and Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku start on the bench. For City, Riyad Mahrez starts ahead of Leroy Sane, with the remaining team as expected.

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