Manchester City vs Manchester United: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven | OneFootball

Manchester City take on Manchester United today at the Etihad Stadium in a crucial Premier League fixture. Today’s Manchester derby is a fixture that could spark Pep Guardiola’s side back to life. They will know the threat posed by Ruben Amorim’s side, and if they contain United’s threat on the break, it may set them up for a huge derby victory. But based on City’s recent form today’s match will be a tough fixture. There’s all to play for today with bragging rights at stake. Here is the latest Manchester City injury news and predicted City starting eleven ahead of today’s match.

Latest City injury news

The world champions will enter today’s game with a depleted defence. Manuel Akanji, John Stones and Nathan Ake will all miss today’s match due to injury. Rico Lewis is out of today’s match due to suspension. Lewis is serving a one-game ban due to the two yellow cards he picked up against Crystal Palace last weekend.

Rodri and Oscar Bobb are out of today’s game with long-term injuries.

Predicted City starting eleven

Stefan Ortega- I expect Ortega to return in goal today. Ederson wasn’t in the best form against Juventus so I expect Ortega to start.

Matheus Nunes- With Manchester City light on for defenders it wouldn’t surprise me to see Nunes line up at right-back. He may also step into midfield when City has possession, which could be something to watch for.

Kyle Walker- City’s captain could line up alongside Dias at centre-back today. It may be Walker’s best position as his pace begins to fade.

Ruben Dias- An automatic selection today. He will have a vital role to play and his leadership could be crucial.

Josko Gvardiol- The Croatian international should shift to left-back today. He’s an attacking weapon for Pep Guardiola’s side from the position and that could be a weapon for the world champions today.

Ilkay Gundogan- I expect Gundogan to line up alongside Mateo Kovacic in midfield today. He has played better during City’s recent games.

Mateo Kovacic- If Kovacic is fully fit I expect him to start. He has been missed by the world champions and his inclusion in the starting lineup would bolster City’s midfield.

Kevin De Bruyne- The City legend will have a huge role to play today. If he plays well he could decide the game.

Phil Foden- The Manchester derby has typically been the stage for Foden to thrive. If he starts today I expect a big performance from Foden.

Jeremy Doku- Doku has been in good form of late and should start on the left wing today.

Erling Haaland- Haaland has to fire today. He will have a massive say in today’s derby. If he’s on his game City’s number 9 may decide the outcome of the game. If he’s subdued like he was against Juventus it may make it a tough afternoon for Manchester City.