Manchester City will look to make another loud statement in the Premier League title race when they host their injury-hit local rivals Manchester United on Sunday at the Etihad.
One of the biggest fixtures every season in the Premier League, the Manchester derby will be watched by millions all around the world, though the odds are stacked heavily in the home side's favour ahead of kick-off.
Both sides were in FA Cup action midweek, with Man City putting six past Luton Town and Man Utd needing a late winner to beat Nottingham Forest. The Red Devils can afford few slip-ups over the coming months if they are to qualify for the Champions League, but Erik ten Hag's squad has once again been hit by injuries to key players.
Here is preview of the Manchester derby.
Premier League matches that take place on Sundays tend to kick-off at 14:00 or 16:30 GMT, but this weekend sees the Manchester derby begin between those two times at 15:30.
The later kick-off time is considered more dangerous for fans with the increased risk of crowd trouble at such a big game and an agreement between local authorities and broadcasters to bring the match forward means there is less time for unsavoury incidents between rival supporters to take place.
The reverse fixture back in October was also moved back an hour due to safety concerns.
Man City
Man Utd
Luton Town 2-6 Man City — 27/02/24
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd — 28/02/24
Bournemouth 0-1 Man City — 24/02/24
Man Utd 1-2 Fulham — 24/02/24
Man City 1-0 Brentford — 20/02/24
Luton Town 1-2 Man Utd — 18/02/24
Man City 1-1 Chelsea — 17/02/24
Aston Villa 1-2 Man Utd — 11/02/24
Copenhagen 1-3 Man City — 13/02/24
Man Utd 3-0 West Ham — 04/02/24
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