Manchester City and Manchester United will both endeavour to put a dent in each other's aspirations when the bitter rivals lock horns in Sunday's Premier League Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
The Citizens currently hold a six-point lead at the top of the table and are 19 clear of Ralf Rangnick's side - who are clinging onto fourth spot - and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
MANCHESTER CITY vs. MANCHESTER UNITED
MANCHESTER CITY
Out: Benjamin Mendy (club suspension), Cole Palmer (foot), Ruben Dias (hamstring), Nathan Ake (unspecified)
Doubtful: Zack Steffen (shoulder)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Laporte, Cancelo; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Foden, Sterling
MANCHESTER UNITED
Out: Mason Greenwood (club suspension)
Doubtful: Scott McTominay (illness), Edinson Cavani (groin)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Varane, Telles; Pogba, McTominay; Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo
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