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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Manchester City vs Manchester United
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COMPETITION :
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Premier League
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| DATE: |
03-03-2024
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TIME:
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09.00 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
07.30 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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San Mamés
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Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Ake; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Doku, Haaland, Foden
Manchester United possible starting lineup:
Onana; Dalot, Varane, Lindelof, Amrabat; Casemiro, Mainoo; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Rashford
The passage highlights the injury concerns and potential lineup changes for both Manchester City and Manchester United ahead of their upcoming derby.
For Manchester City, Jack Grealish had to be taken off in the first half of the game against Luton due to another groin problem, ruling him out of the derby. Josko Gvardiol is also uncertain due to an ankle injury. Ederson, Ruben Dias, Rodri, and Phil Foden, who didn't play much in the Luton game, are expected to return to the starting lineup. This could mean Matheus Nunes and FA Cup scorer Kovacic might find themselves on the bench.
On the other hand, Manchester United has several players confirmed to be unavailable for the derby, including Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Rasmus Hojlund, Tyrell Malacia, and Anthony Martial. Bruno Fernandes, who was seen limping away from a previous match, is expected to be fit for the derby, according to the manager Erik ten Hag. Raphael Varane, who played the full 90 minutes in the FA Cup, is likely to be available, and Kobbie Mainoo could be recalled in midfield.
The dynamics of the match may be influenced by these injury concerns and the lineup changes, making the Manchester derby even more unpredictable and intriguing for fans.