We have a much-awaited Manchester derby on the cards this Sunday with Manchester United taking on Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the high-billed Premier League clash.
United secured a 2-0 win over Sheriff in the Europa League group stage game prior to the recent international break and Erik ten Hag will be hopeful for his players to continue the rich vein of form.
Let us now take a look at how Erik ten Hag might set up his United side for the upcoming game –
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David de Gea remains the go-to man to feature between the sticks for United with the head coach Ten Hag expected to ring in major changes to his defensive lineup for the game against the defending champions City.
Skipper Harry Maguire’s woeful run of form of late could force Ten Hag to field Raphael Varane alongside Lisandro Martinez in the heart of the backline with Diogo Dalot and Tyrell Malacia in the full-back roles.
In the centre of the park, Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen are expected to be joined by summer recruit Casemiro with the latter set to slot in the holding midfield position on the team sheet.
Cristiano Ronaldo will be counted upon by his manager to lead the line with England internationals Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford providing him company in the attacking roles.
