Everything you need to know about the 170th Manchester derby
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One of the world's marquee rivalries will be renewed Sunday at Old Trafford, as the red and blue sides of Manchester collide in the 170th installment of the Manchester derby.
City, beset by a host of injuries but with an opportunity to regain top spot in the Premier League, heads into the Theatre of Dreams looking to record a 50th victory in the history of the explosive derby, while United can leapfrog the Citizens with a win of its own.
Here's everything you need to be ready for the opening whistle.
Preview
- De Bruyne's impact unparalleled in City's rich era
- Manchester United vs. Manchester City: Positional breakdown
- Manchester United vs. Manchester City: 3 key battles to watch
- Manchester derby: 3 reasons City will defeat United
- Manchester derby: 3 reasons United will defeat City
- Top 5 Manchester derby moments
- Manchester derby: Staff Picks
- A preview of the 170th Manchester derby
Team News
- Manchester United vs. Manchester City: Starting XI
- Manchester City riddled with injuries ahead of derby day
- Ashley Young unavailable for derby vs. Manchester City
- Manchester United boss Van Gaal says City are derby favourites
- Manuel Pellegrini purrs over 'perfect' Kevin De Bruyne
- Louis van Gaal praises Anthony Martial's versatility
- Pellegrini insists Yaya Toure is happy at Manchester City
- Louis van Gaal: City's European schedule gives them derby edge
- Pellegrini: I'm not punishing Kompany after he played for Belgium
- Sergio Aguero out for a month, Manuel Pellegrini confirms
Season at a Glance
Manchester City - 2nd in Premier League
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Points |
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7 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 8 | 21 |
Last 5 Matches: W, L, L, W, W
Manchester United - 4th in Premier League
Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 19 |
Last 5 Matches: W, W, W, L, W
HEADLINES
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- Latest transfer news and rumors: Villa consider De Bruyne pursuit
- 'Greatest-ever' Vardy to leave Leicester City at end of season
- Get ready for a party at Anfield as Liverpool look to clinch EPL title
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