Manchester City – Manchester United. Predicted line-ups and latest news

The pivotal fixture of the 27th round of the English Premier League will be the Manchester derby, where City will host United on March 3rd.

• Manchester City vs Manchester United prediction and betting tips on March 3, 2024

The "Red Devils" continue to battle for European berths and have already closed in on Tottenham by three points; hence, victory in tomorrow's match will allow them to further reduce this deficit.

The "Cityzens," on the other hand, are fighting for their fourth consecutive championship. They trail the top spot by just one point, and Liverpool will fiercely defend this advantage.

• Manchester City vs Manchester United prediction and betting tips on March 3, 2024 by Jason Collins

Many renowned sources, such as Sofascore, Fotmob, and Whoscored, have already speculated on the possible starting lineups for each team. The authoritative British publication Mirror has also weighed in.

First and foremost, it should be noted that both teams have absences ahead of the match, with United having significantly more.

The hosts will be without Jack Grealish, who remains sidelined, and there are doubts about the participation of Joao Cancelo.

The "Red Devils" will be without seven players in this game: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Rasmus Højbjerg, Tyrell Malacia, Anthony Martial, Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount, and Luke Shaw. There are also doubts about the possibility of Harry Maguire taking to the field.

Regarding the starting lineup of the "Cityzens," sources have differences in players in some positions.

In goal, Ederson will surely play. Guardiola will deploy three defenders, among whom will be Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias. The question remains who will play on the right defensive flank. According to Sofascore, Whoscored, and Mirror, it will be Manuel Akanji, while Fotmob places Kyle Walker in this position.

There is also a question regarding one midfielder. According to Fotmob, Pep Guardiola will start Mateo Kovacic, while the other sources believe it will be Julian Alvarez. The remaining players are agreed upon by the sources and will likely include Phil Foden, Rodri, John Stones, Kevin De Bruyne, and Bernardo Silva. Up front, Erling Haaland will play in the classic position.

• Predicted Manchester City line-up:
  Ederson – Ake, Dias, Akanji/Walker – Foden, De Bruyne, Alvarez/Kovacic, Stones, Silva, Haaland

As for the starting lineup, sources only disagree on one player.

In goal, Andre Onana will certainly be there. In defense, Sofyan Amrabat will be on the left, with Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane in the center, and Diogo Dalot on the right.

In midfield, there is also a question regarding the central player, just like with their current opponent. According to Fotmob, Ten Hag will field Scott McTominay, while the other sources believe it will be Antony. The remaining players are agreed upon by the sources and will likely include Casemiro, Kobi Meneu, Alejandro Garnacho, and Bruno Fernandes.

Due to Rasmus Højbjerg's injury, Marcus Rashford is likely to start in attack.

• Predicted Manchester United line-up:
  Onana – Amrabat, Lindelof, Varane, Dalot - Casemiro, Meneu - Garnacho, Fernandes, Antony/McTominay – Rashford

Sofascore

Fotmob

Whoscored

Reminder that the match will take place on March 3rd at the Etihad Stadium and will kick off at 16:30 Central European Time.