[Pre Match Thread] Premier League Game 16 | Manchester City vs Manchester United
Manchester City vs Manchester United
Competition: Premier League | Date: 15th December
Kick off: 16:30 GMT | Venue: Etihad Stadium
Referee: Anthony Taylor | TV: Sky Sports
Team News:
Possible starting XI:
-----------Onana----------
--Yoro--de Ligt--Martinez--
-Amad-Ugarte-Mainoo-Mazraoui-
-----Fernandes--Mount-------
-----------Hojlund---------
Possible bench: Bayindir, Maguire, Lindelof, Dalot, Malacia, Casemiro, Garnacho, Rashford, Zirkzee
Jonny Evans could return to fitness but will have a task when making the squad, with only Luke Shaw confirmed to be out.
There's likely no place for Collyer, Antony or Eriksen in the matchday squad.
Injuries/Suspensions:
| Player | Injury/Ban | Position | Return Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Shaw | Hamstring | LB | 30th December |
| Jonny Evans | Knock | CB | 15th December |
Form guide:
City: L D L W D L | Home form: W W W L D W
United: D W W L L W | Away form: D D L D L W
Last 3 meetings:
| Result | Comp | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 (7-6) L | Community Shield | Wembley Stadium | 24/25 |
| 2-1 W | FA Cup Final | Wembley Stadium | 23/24 |
| 3-1 L | Premier League | Etihad Stadium | 23/24 |
Opposition News
Rico Lewis is suspended.
Ake, Akanji, Stones and Bobb are all out.
Rodri is out for the season.
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