The stage is set for the Manchester derby this Sunday, as Manchester City prepare to host Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium in a highly anticipated Premier League showdown.

Pep Guardiola's Sky Blues are enduring a rough patch, managing just one victory in their last 10 outings across all competitions. Their struggles were evident in a midweek 2-0 loss to Juventus, which has left their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread. Adding to their woes, Guardiola faces a defensive crisis ahead of the derby, with injuries and suspensions leaving his squad stretched thin. The defending champions are now locked in a tough battle to secure a top-four finish in the league.

On the other side of the city, Ruben Amorim is feeling the heat of the job after back-to-back Premier League defeats since taking the reins at United. The Portuguese manager is grappling with the challenges of implementing a new tactical system and instilling a fresh mindset mid-season, all while navigating a relentless fixture schedule.

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Manchester City vs Manchester United kick-off time

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Etihad Stadium

The Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United will be played at the Etihad in Manchester, England.

It will kick off at 11:30 am ET/8:30 am PT on Sunday, December 15, 2024 in the US.

Team news & squads

Manchester City vs Manchester United Probable lineups

Manchester City

3-2-4-1

Formation

3-4-2-1

MUN

18

S. Ortega

3

R. Dias

2

K. Walker

24

J. Gvardiol

17

K. De Bruyne

26

Savinho

10

J. Grealish

11

J. Doku

19

I. Gundogan

20

B. Silva

9

Erling Haaland

24

A. Onana

3

N. Mazraoui

15

L. Yoro

20

D. Dalot

6

L. Martinez

4

M. de Ligt

8

B. Fernandes

7

M. Mount

37

K. Mainoo

25

M. Ugarte

9

R. Hoejlund

3-4-2-1

MUN

Probable lineup

• 18

  S. Ortega

• 3

  R. Dias

• 2

  K. Walker

• 24

  J. Gvardiol

• 17

  K. De Bruyne

• 26

  Savinho

• 10

  J. Grealish

• 11

  J. Doku

• 19

  I. Gundogan

• 20

  B. Silva

• 9

  Erling Haaland

Substitutes

Manager

• Pep Guardiola

Probable lineup

• 24

  A. Onana

• 3

  N. Mazraoui

• 15

  L. Yoro

• 20

  D. Dalot

• 6

  L. Martinez

• 4

  M. de Ligt

• 8

  B. Fernandes

• 7

  M. Mount

• 37

  K. Mainoo

• 25

  M. Ugarte

• 9

  R. Hoejlund

Substitutes

Manager

• Ruben Amorim

Manchester City team news

In goal, Stefan Ortega has been City's go-to option in recent weeks, but Ederson returned to the starting XI for the Juventus clash and performed reasonably well. Either could feature in the derby, though Ortega is expected to reclaim his spot.

Defensively, Guardiola might opt for a back three due to limited options, with Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, and Josko Gvardiol set to start. Promising youngster Simpson-Pusey may also be picked in to fill the gaps. Rodri (knee—ruled out for the season), Rico Lewis (suspended), Nathan Ake (thigh), John Stones (ankle), Manuel Akanji (unspecified), and Oscar Bobb (lower leg), while Phil Foden is listed as questionable due to illness.

Manchester United team news

For United, the lineup appears relatively stable, with only a few positions still up for grabs. Noussair Mazraoui could start ahead of teenager Lamine Yoro at center-back, while Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez are expected to form the core of the defense. In midfield, the reliable pairing of Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte is likely to continue, though the experience of Casemiro could prove invaluable in such a high-stakes encounter.

In attack, Bruno Fernandes is a lock for one of the creative roles, with Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount, and Joshua Zirkzee all vying for the second spot behind the central striker. Leading the line will be Rasmus Hojlund, who has looked sharp but could use more support in open play. On the injury front, United will be missing Luke Shaw (foot) and Jonny Evans (knock), while Victor Lindelof is doubtful due to a groin issue.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

MCI

Last 5 matches

MUN

4

Wins

0

Draws

1

Win

• Manchester City

  1

  –

  1

  Manchester United

• Manchester City

  1

  –

  2

  Manchester United

• Manchester City

  3

  –

  1

  Manchester United

• Manchester United

  0

  –

  3

  Manchester City

• Manchester City

  2

  –

  1

  Manchester United

10

Goals scored

5

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

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