Manchester United is set to face its arch-rivals, Manchester City, at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday afternoon. As both teams prepare for a crucial encounter, the official line-ups have been revealed, bringing some notable changes and surprises.
The contest between Manchester City, a formidable contender for the league title, and Manchester United, vying for a coveted spot in the top four, promises to be a spectacle for football enthusiasts. The official team compositions are as follows:
Manchester City:
– Starting XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Stones, Ake, Rodri, Bernardo, De Bruyne, Foden, Haaland, Doku.
Manchester United:
– Starting XI: Onana, Dalot, Varane, Evans, Lindelof, Casemiro, Mainoo, McTominay, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford.
A notable inclusion in Manchester United’s line-up is André Onana, who has been given the nod to start.
The goalkeeper, who joined the team last summer from Inter Milan, has been gradually finding his form and adapting to the Premier League.
On the flip side, Moroccan talent Hakim Amrabat makes a return to the bench for this crucial encounter.
The midfielder, who had been a key figure in recent fixtures, finds himself among the substitutes for the Manchester derby.
Football enthusiasts and supporters on both sides are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this clash, with the Manchester Derby always carrying an extra layer of intensity and rivalry.
As the teams take the field, the football world braces for a riveting battle between the two Manchester giants.
