Overview
- Kick-off is 12:30 GMT today at Old Trafford, with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
- Pep Guardiola says City are without key centre-backs John Stones, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol for an extended spell, calling it a difficult situation.
- Manchester United welcome back Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo after AFCON, while Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined and a Harry Maguire recall has been widely discussed.
- City’s recent additions feature Antoine Semenyo, who has already scored since joining, and reports say a deal for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has been agreed in principle.
- City arrive on a 13-match unbeaten run and lead the league in goals, whereas United’s form has dipped with only two clean sheets in the league as Carrick plans to contain Erling Haaland.