Overview

• Manchester City host Manchester United at the Etihad on September 15 in the Premier League after both teams’ sluggish starts to the season.
• United boss Ruben Amorim confirmed Altay Bayindir will start in goal over deadline-day signing Senne Lammens.
• City are expected to hand Gianluigi Donnarumma his debut, with Pep Guardiola dealing with a lengthy absentee list that includes Mateo Kovacic after Achilles surgery and doubts over John Stones.
• United will be without Matheus Cunha, Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot through injury, narrowing Amorim’s attacking and defensive options.
• Captain Bruno Fernandes addressed criticism of his leadership, while pundit Craig Burley questioned Bayindir’s aerial command, adding focus to set-piece battles.