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Manchester City will lock horns with Manchester United at Old Trafford this Sunday, aiming to pick up a positive result in the Manchester derby. The Manchester giants come into the contest after a convincing 2-0 victory over Porto, a result that should leave them in confident mood ahead of this encounter.

Enzo Maresca is likely to deploy his side in a 4-2-3-1 shape and could make a few adjustments to his first XI for this match. Both Elliot Anderson and Iliman Ndiaye are expected to be handed starts in this game.

Gianluigi Donnarumma will continue in goal for Man City after recording a clean sheet in his previous appearance. Ruben Dias is set to partner Marc Guehi in the centre of Maresca’s defence as they try to remain compact and organised at the back over the course of the contest.

Matheus Nunes will look to catch the eye at right-back, while Josko Gvardiol is expected to feature on the opposite side at left-back. Both full-backs will need to be selective about when they push forward and support the attack.

Rico Lewis and Rayan Ait-Nouri will provide defensive cover from the bench.

Enzo Fernandez and Elliot Anderson will form the base of the midfield for the Manchester club as they look to make things difficult for the hosts in the middle of the park.

The talented attacking trio of Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki and Iliman Ndiaye will operate further forward as part of the Man City frontline. All three will need to link up effectively if Manchester City are to get the better of their rivals in the Manchester derby on Sunday.

Ayyoub Bouaddi and Phil Foden will be among the substitutes and could be introduced in the second half if the situation demands it.

Erling Haaland will lead Maresca’s attack up front. He will be keen to add to his tally after netting a brace against Porto earlier this week.

Allan will also be on the bench as he waits for an opportunity to make his mark in the final quarter of the match if called upon.