Manchester United will face rivals Manchester City in a derby clash at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Erik ten Hag’s side hoping to continue their recent good form.
The Red Devils have won their last three games in all competitions, picking up victories over Brentford, Sheffield United and Copenhagen. However, reigning champions City will pose a much tougher challenge and United will need to be at their best if they are to emerge victorious.
United have received a boost ahead of the game, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka returning to training. Casemiro is also in contention to start, but is facing a “race against the clock” to be fit.
Pep Guardiola has praised Andre Onana, United’s summer signing from Inter Milan, insisting he has a “high opinion” of the goalkeeper. However, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has been critical of Ten Hag’s style of play, claiming it is “stale” and that United are currently “in an unfulfilling holding pattern”.
Former United striker Dimitar Berbatov has urged Ten Hag to start planning for life after Casemiro following reports that the midfielder is regretting his decision to join the club.
Overall, the mood at Old Trafford is positive ahead of the derby. United have won their last three games and have a number of key players returning from injury. However, they will need to be at their best to beat a formidable City side.
