Manchester United and Manchester City have officially confirmed their starting lineups for the highly anticipated Manchester derby, valid for Matchday 22 of the Premier League.
The Red Devils host their city rivals at a packed Old Trafford, with kickoff scheduled for 13:30 local time. United come into the clash in poor form, having drawn their last three league matches, and will be eager to rediscover winning form in the most important game of their season so far, as they chase a return to the top-four race.
On the other side, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are also struggling for consistency, recording three consecutive draws of their own. The reigning champions know that only a win will do, as they look to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal and keep their title hopes alive.
Both managers have opted for notable changes in their starting elevens, underlining the importance and tactical weight of the derby.
Manchester United XI:
Lemmens; Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Dalot, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu; Amad, Mainoo; Mbeumo
Manchester City XI:
Donnarumma; Lewis, Khusanov, Alleyne, Ake; Rodri, Bernardo (C); Semenyo, Foden, Doku; Haaland
With star names on both sides and high stakes in the Premier League title and top-four race, all eyes are on Old Trafford for what promises to be a fierce and dramatic Manchester derby.
