Both Pep Guardiola and Erik ten Hag have first teamers who are unavailable for this afternoon’s clash at the Etihad. We take a look at who will miss the 192nd installment of the Manchester derby.
Both Manchester teams head into this afternoon’s clash at the Etihad with a need to collect all three points. City, to not lose sight of leaders Liverpool, who extended their advantage at the top with a late win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. United meanwhile, need to make up a lot of lost ground as the campaign enters its decisive stage.
Ten Hag’s team were dealt a crushing blow last weekend, losing to Forest and must return to winning ways asap if their are to avoid spiraling further down the standings. United, who ended last season in third place, run the risk of missing out on European football altogether - they are currently sixth and now 11 points off the last Champions League berth although a top-five finish might be enough. More tough games are on the horizon for Ten Hag’s troops, who must meet direct rivals Liverpool, Newcastle, Arsenal and Brighton in the final weeks of the competition.
Defending champions City are one of two teams who present a serious challenge to Liverpool’s title ambitions. Guardiola’s team are second in the table and a win today would pull them back to within a point of the leaders, who they meet next weekend...
Both managers have injury concerns going into today’s clash, the 192nd Manchester derby - let’s take a look at who in unavailable.
Jack Grealish is ruled out for City. The England international hobbled out of the midweek 2-6 FA Cup win over Luton on 38 minutes after suffering a relapse of a groin injury. He faces several weeks on the sidelines and at best, might return at the end of this
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