Manchester City vs. Man United: Manchester Derby Predicted Line-up

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1398650853, 1421991604- GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City (L) and Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United. Manchester City and Manchester United meet in the Manchester Derby at the Etihad Stadium on October 2,2022 in Manchester, England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League group E match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad at Old Trafford on September 08, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

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Foden

Rumours of the imminent announcement of his new contract extension – what a better way to announce it than after a Manchester Derby win for the blues?

Always the kind of game that the youngster absolutely shines in.

Bernardoooooo SILVA

Excellent in both of last season’s derby games, his intensity is higher than the game itself and so would be outrageous to leave him on the bench.

The skill, the technique and the defensive tenacity could be the match winning formula we need on Sunday. However, taking a spot on the wing would be unfortunate for Grealish as he had put on an exciting display just before international break.

Haaland

Well – these are the games we got him for. I’m interested to see whether United’s more solid defensive displays will be enough to keep out the Norwegian.

Nevertheless, he will draw United’s spine in and open up space for the blues to take advantage of.

I am hoping the South Stand get the crowd going on Sunday. See you there!

Belting Atmosphere at the Etihad

What do you think, blues? What do you predict Pep’s starting XI will be for his 13th Manchester Derby? Come on CITEH!