How the Red Devils will line up to take on their noisy neighbours this weekend.
Some would say that United were lucky last weekend against Chelsea, but they came though relatively unscathed and even earned some praise for their comeback. However, this will be the much bigger test. As it stands, United are closer to City in terms of quality than they are to Chelsea, and with them being cross city neighbours it has made the need to clock up a victory even greater.
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GK: David de Gea
This would not be a good game for him to have an off day.
LB: Luke Shaw
Shaw will be relieved to learn that David Silva will likely be missing for the game.
CB: Chris Smalling
Will come in for Phil Jones as United’s injury problems continue to hinder them.
CB: Marcos Rojo
Still set to appear through the middle due to the ongoing shortage of centre-backs.
RB: Rafael
Now firmly established as the club’s first choice right-back, but how will he cope against Jesus Navas?
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