The Premier League race might be over for Manchester City. Still, Pep Guardiola would be keen to get one over Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the Manchester derby after United humbled City at the Etihad earlier. City have won five games in a row in all competitions, and they have gained some good momentum off late.
United are in a battle to reach the top four, and they should have a bigger motivation than City to get the right result at Old Trafford. United have lost their last three home games against City in all competitions. Manchester United will look to do a league double over Manchester City for the first time since 2009-10. However, given recent form, City would be favourites to get a favourable result.
Team News: Aymeric Laporte is expected to miss out. Kevin De Bruyne is also a doubt for this clash, and his situation could be decided just before the game. Leroy Sane is back on the pitch after his long term injury lay-off, but he still needs some time to build match fitness. He too is likely to miss out.
4-3-3 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Man United
Formation (4-3-3)
Defence
Ederson is going to be a nailed-on starter in goal for the Citizens. Kyle Walker is likely to occupy the right-back position. Nicolas Otamendi is also expected to feature in defence with Laporte ruled out. Fernandinho has predominantly played as a centre back this season, and he should start again in that role. John Stones will miss out as he has fallen down the pecking order. French fullback Benjamin Mendy will be expected to begin as the left-back to complete the back four.
Midfield
Summer arrival Rodri will start as the defensive midfielder. De Bruyne’s situation is uncertain, but we are expecting him to recover for this clash. He should start in midfield. Ilkay Gundogan could be the other midfielder to complete the midfield trio for Guardiola.
Attack
Guardiola has tinkered with his attacking combination of late. We are execting Raheem Sterling to start on the left-wing. Riyad Mahrez might get the nod to start ahead of Bernardo Silva on the right flank. Gabriel Jesus has done well of late, but given his experience and impressive record in the derby, Sergio Aguero could get the chance to lead the line.
