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Haaland Sets Tone for Manchester Derby as City Seek Reset Against United

Sunday’s Etihad meeting features Anthony Taylor as referee, with Altay Bayindir confirmed to start in goal for United.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 4:30 p.m. BST (11:30 a.m. ET) at the Etihad, with Sky Sports airing the match in the UK and Peacock streaming in the U.S.
  • Both sides have stuttered to start the season, with City 13th after two defeats in three and United on four points after three games.
  • Pep Guardiola faces selection questions and injuries, with Omar Marmoush ruled out and John Stones a doubt, while Gianluigi Donnarumma has not been guaranteed a debut.
  • Ruben Amorim is under pressure after recent results and an emotional press conference, and he has named Bayindir to start ahead of new signing Senne Lammens.
  • Erling Haaland arrives in prolific form after a glut of goals for Norway and says the derby is the perfect chance for City to turn performances around.