Manchester derby: probable line-ups for Manchester United v Manchester City

Manchester United host Manchester City in the fourth round of the Premier League, with the Red Devils seeking to halt their neighbours’ winning run.

Manchester City, meanwhile, will be aiming to protect their position at the top of the table. Enzo Maresca is expected to select a side combining defensive strength with creativity for the derby.

Manchester United

Youri Tielemans is expected to start for Manchester United, offering composure and technical quality to help build attacks from deep. Bryan Mbeumo’s pace and finishing ability should provide an added threat on the right, while Matheus Cunha is set to lead the line and give the home side a strong physical presence in attack.

Manchester United will be without Carlos Baleba, Manuel Ugarte and Amad Diallo, who are all injured.

The likely Manchester United line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Senne Lammens

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw

Defensive midfielders: Kobbie Mainoo, Youri Tielemans

Attacking midfielders: Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford

Striker: Matheus Cunha

Manchester City

Maresca is expected to rely on a balanced Manchester City team for the meeting at Old Trafford. Marc Guehi and Ruben Dias are likely to form the central defensive partnership, providing the physical strength required to contain Manchester United’s attack.

In midfield, Enzo Fernandez is expected to control the tempo, while Rayan Cherki’s technical ability and movement through the centre could prove important in breaking through the opposition lines.

Jeremy Doku remains unavailable after suffering a calf injury.

The likely Manchester City line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma

Defenders: Josko Gvardiol, Marc Guehi, Ruben Dias, Abdukodir Khusanov

Defensive midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez

Attacking midfielders: Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki, Iliman Ndiaye

Striker: Erling Haaland

Manchester United will soon play their fourth Premier League fixture of the season against Manchester City.

The available match odds list Manchester United at 3,00 to win, with a draw priced at 3,60 and a Manchester City victory at 2,05.