Pep Guardiola will be keen to get off to a win after the international break as his side haven’t won a game since the opening weekend. They won just one of their opening three matches, and could see themselves far behind Liverpool and Arsenal if their form doesn’t improve.
City face a United side who have also won just one of three games, and will welcome them to the Etihad for the first Manchester derby of the season, in what could be a telling game for City as to whether they are title contenders or not.
City could start Trafford as Donnarumma is new to the team, but the argument for starting him is simple...he's one of the world's best.
1. GK - Gianluigi Donnarumma
City could start Trafford as Donnarumma is new to the team, but the argument for starting him is simple...he's one of the world's best. | AFP via Getty Images
Ait-Nouri would be a sensible choice at left-back to help contain the threat of Bryan Mbeumo.
2. LB - Rayan Ait-Nouri
Ait-Nouri would be a sensible choice at left-back to help contain the threat of Bryan Mbeumo. | Getty Images
Gvardiol is a doubt with his injury, but if he is fit, he should replace John Stones who is likely to miss the game. If neither are fit, Abdukodir Khusanov could start instead.
3. CB - Josko Gvardiol
Gvardiol is a doubt with his injury, but if he is fit, he should replace John Stones who is likely to miss the game. If neither are fit, Abdukodir Khusanov could start instead. | Getty Images
Dias is the first-choice central defender and is certain to keep his starting place against United.
4. CB - Ruben Dias
Dias is the first-choice central defender and is certain to keep his starting place against United. | Getty Images