Overview

• Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said it could be a good moment for Benjamin Sesko to start against Manchester City, signaling his possible Premier League XI debut.
• Sesko has come off the bench in each of United’s first three league games and started the Carabao Cup tie at Grimsby Town, where he converted his penalty in the shootout.
• Mason Mount and Matheus Cunha are unavailable for the derby, with Diogo Dalot also out, increasing the likelihood of changes in United’s attack.
• Former RB Salzburg coach René Aufhauser rated Erling Haaland 10/10 and Sesko 9–9.5/10, predicting Sesko could reach Haaland’s level within one to two years.
• The 22-year-old arrived from RB Leipzig for a reported €76.5m plus €8.5m in add-ons and carries a strong scoring record for club and Slovenia that underpins high expectations.