The line-ups were revealed as the old rivals meet again
Their rivals Manchester City and Manchester United are at the Etihad for Sunday’s big clash.
The Premier League champions have just one win in 10 in all competitions, their worst run under Pep Guardiola.
But United have had a mixed start under Ruben Amorim and are far from convincing.
It should make for a spectacular game in the North West with so much at stake for both clubs.
Read on to see how the two teams line up.
Manchester City line-up
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XI | Ederson, Walker (C), Dias, Gvardiol, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Nunes, Foden, Doku, Haaland
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Guardiola is gradually bringing players back from injury, but his lineups are as unpredictable as ever.
Ederson is back in goal, with a trio of Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias and Kyle Walker making up the defence.
Bernardo Silva lines up alongside Ilkay Gundogan in midfield, with Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes providing the width.
Phil Foden is recalled and accompanies Kevin De Bruyne, with Erling Haaland as the lone striker.
Manchester United line-up
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There are also some surprises from Amorim.
Andre Onana is in goal, with Harry Maguire alongside Matthijs De Ligt and Lisandro Martinez.
Mason Mount and Manuel Ugarte sit as defensive midfielders, with Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui playing as full-backs.
Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes play as two number 10s for the visitors.
And Rasmus Hojlund leads the line.
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