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Starting XI: Manchester United vs Manchester CityEverything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s fixture: (1) After picking up resounding wins in both the FA Cup and the EFL Cup, Manchester United return lock horns with neighbourhood rivals Manchester City in yet another instalment of the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford. Manager Erik Ten Hag made significant improvements in this United side since these two sides faced each other and The Reds will hope to redeem themselves this time. (2) Earlier this season, at the Etihad, this fixture ended in a horrific way for United as hattricks from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden ensured a swift win for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team. While Ten Hag’s men fought back and scored 3, courtesy of a long-range strike from newcomer Antony and a brace from Anthony Martial, it wasn’t substantial enough to cause any problems for City on that fateful day.
However, Pep Guardiola is experienced enough to make his team shake off the blues from that defeat and steer their heads to complete a league double over their bitter rivals. (7) Pep roulette has been going on in full swing since the restart after the World Cup and numerous tactical changes are expected to influence this Manchester City for the derby. Guardiola, like always, will stress on dominating possession, work out his full-backs efficiently and creating chances up front for the big Norwegian Erling Haaland to settle them in the back of the net. (8) The Catalan manager ruled out defender John Stones for this match: John Stones will play no part for #ManCity at Old Trafford vs Manchester United this weekend, it has been confirmed.
Pep Guardiola's full fitness update ahead of the Manchester derby:— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) January 13, 2023 (9) Guardiola reflected on the Southampton performance in which his high-profile attacking side could not register a single shot on goal: “It happened because we have won four Premier League titles in five years. “The Carabao Cup - they have to show me consistency and this was our strength in previous seasons - but after back-to-back games (against Chelsea), we were not able to go there and be ourselves. “Not (necessarily) win games – just be ourselves.
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