Man City XI vs Manchester United: Predicted lineup, and injury latest for derby

Man City XI vs Manchester United: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, and injury latest for the derby on Sunday.

John Stones is anticipated to sit out of Sunday’s match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad.

Although there has been no confirmation of the problem, it is unlikely that the center-back will play in the derby after being forced off when playing for England against Germany during the international break with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.

Aymeric Laporte has participated in first-team training, which is better news for City given the center-back has yet to play this season after having knee surgery in the summer.

Though this weekend will be too soon, he is getting closer to making a comeback.

Long-term absentee Kalvin Phillips must hurry to recover from shoulder surgery in time for the World Cup.

Although Manuel Akanji has performed admirably since joining from Borussia Dortmund, Nathan Ake might be Ruben Dias’ defense partner of choice.

Kyle Walker is back to full fitness after missing the trip to Wolves before to the international break.

In spite of Jack Grealish’s goal against Wolves, Phil Foden will be looking to keep up his streak of starting every Premier League game this season.

A key decision for Pep Guardiola comes in midfield, with Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva competing for a spot alongside Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne. Should Gundogan get the nod, Silva will likely play in the front three with Grealish on the bench.

Erling Haaland gets his first taste of a Manchester derby, with 11 league goals to his name already.

Bournemouth are the only side in either the Premier League or Champions League to stop him from scoring this season.