How Man City should line up against Manchester United in derby
Manchester City will be aiming to continue their winning streak when they face Manchester United on Sunday.
It will be the first Manchester derby of the season and though City haven't been at their scintillating best since returning from the international break, they have got back among the victories. The Blues were 3-1 winners over Young Boys on Wednesday and picked up a 2-1 against Brighton last weekend.
United have also strung a run together themselves having won their last three matches but Erik ten Hag's side's performances have remained unconvincing. Each of their wins against Brentford, Sheffield United and FC Copenhagen came with late drama and a lot of luck.
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As a result City will be the heavy favourites for the derby. Pep Guardiola will be without the suspended Manuel Akanji but has no injury concerns other than long-term absentee Kevin De Bruyne.
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Simon Bajkowski
City's team pretty much picks itself for Sunday, especially with Akanji injured. John Stones, Josko Gvardiol and Kyle Walker surely come back into the team to play alongside Ruben Dias in a strong defence.
Jack Grealish played his way into the starting XI with his performance in Switzerland, outperforming Jeremy Doku and reminding City fans of what an attacking threat he can possess. Phil Foden didn't play there because of a "small problem" but looked fine enough in the rondo that the substitutes participated in after the match.
Bernardo Silva has a track record of excellence at Old Trafford and he
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