Cristiano Ronaldo, Casemiro on the bench, Antony starts, predicted Man Utd line-up vs Man City.
When Manchester United and unbeaten Manchester City square off at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, they will be vying for their fifth straight Premier League victory.
Since defeating Arsenal 3-1, Erik ten Hag’s team hasn’t competed in the Premier League, but since then, the Reds have faced Real Sociedad and Sheriff in the Europa League. Prior to defeating the Moldovan team 2-0, United suffered a 1-0 loss to the La Liga team.
After practicing on Friday, Anthony Martial, who has only appeared once in a competitive game so far this season, might make a comeback for the matchup with Pep Guardiola’s team. Marcus Rashford also participated in the Carrington practice ahead of Sunday’s derby.
Ten Hag still has some injury concerns prior to the Manchester derby, even though his international players seem to have returned to Carrington largely unscathed.
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Due to an injury incurred while playing for England, captain Harry Maguire will not be present for the match. Martin Dubravka, a summer acquisition, was forced to withdraw from the Slovakia team owing to an injury.
Rashford might get the start against City despite not practicing this week. The England international has contributed to five goals in six games so far this season, which is amazing.
Before becoming injured, he was supposed to be called up to the England team. The performance of Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday will probably depend on Rashford’s health.
Jadon Sancho, who has also had a strong start to the season, and Antony, who scored on his Reds debut, are anticipated to flank the England international. In front of a midfield three made up of Scott McTominay, Christian Eriksen, and Bruno Fernandes, the attacking trio is most likely to line up.
Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, and Tyrell Malacia should all be attempting to defend David de Gea in the back five. Although Luke Shaw, Fred, and Casemiro may all start on the bench in the derby, Luke Shaw scored for the Three Lions against Germany.
Predicted XI: De Gea; Dalot, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Malacia; McTominay, Eriksen, Fernandes; Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Antony.
