Manchester City host Manchester United in a Premier League derby match on Sunday in which both teams will be desperate for a result to boost their dreadful seasons.
City’s 2-0 UEFA Champions League loss to Juventus on Wednesday means their progress in Europe is now in the balance. Pep Guardiola’s team are on a run of one win in 10 games in all competitions, and their manager has called on players and fans to enter survival mode to get through what is shaping up to be one of their most disappointing seasons in years.
United are faring no better. The Red Devils began this week sitting in 13th in the table following back-to-back losses to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, while they needed a late goal to complete a come-from-behind win over Viktoria Plzen in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. New boss Ruben Amorim has no guarantee that his first Manchester derby experience will be a positive one despite City’s problems.
The Sporting News looks at the latest team news for his fixture.
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Man City vs. Man United lineups, predicted starting 11, team news
Guardiola is facing a defensive crisis for this game exacerbated by the loss of Manuel Akanji, who has been ruled out with a pelvic injury.
With John Stones and Nathan Ake struggling and Rico Lewis suspended, that means City could end up fielding a makeshift defence that could include a midfielder or youngster Jahmai Simpson-Pusey.
Rodri and Oscar Bobb remain long-term absentees, but Mateo Kovacic should be fit enough to start, meaning Jack Grealish can vacate the defensive-midfield role he played against Juventus.
Man City predicted lineup (3-2-4-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Walker, Dias, Gvardiol — Gundogan, Kovacic — Silva, De Bruyne, Grealish, Savinho — Haaland
Injured: Akanji (pelvis), Stones (foot), Ake (thigh), Rodri (knee), Bobb (leg), Foden (illness, doubt)
Suspended: Lewis (red card, 1/1)
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United’s injury picture is at long last looking largely positive, although they are still without Luke Shaw, who suffered a setback on his road to recovery.
Amorim confirmed that Jonny Evans is back in full training, having been sidelined since his first game in charge against Ipswich Town last month.
Rasmus Hojlund will likely start after scoring twice off the bench against Viktoria Plzen this week, while Mason Mount‘s decent cameo could earn him a starting spot.
Man United predicted lineup (3-4-3, right to left): Onana (GK) — Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez — Amad Diallo, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot — Fernandes, Hojlund, Mount
Injured: Shaw (undisclosed)
Suspended: None
Man City vs. Man United live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | USA Network, Telemundo | Fubo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC Sports site/app |
| Canada | — | Fubo |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO, Now TV |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | Disney+ Hotstar, JioTV |
