Manchester United take on Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in today’s Premier League derby.
The Red Devils have had an average beginning to the campaign with four points from three games.
However, their arch-rivals have equally struggled with just three points from as many league matches.
United have the opportunity to pile more misery on the Cityzens with a second-straight win at the Etihad.
Ahead of the 197th Manchester derby, we expect three key changes from the 3-2 victory over Burnley.
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Line-up:
Amorim has already confirmed that Altay Bayindir will be starting in goal. The Turkey international will be eyeing his first clean sheet of the season.
In front of him, it should be the same back three. Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw are poised to continue in the heart of the defence today.
With Diogo Dalot’s injury, Amorim will be forced to change his wing-back options. Amad Diallo had a good outing against Burnley and won a late penalty for the winner.
The Ivorian should continue at right wing-back. Noussair Mazraoui could make his first start of the season on the opposite end ahead of Patrick Dorgu.
Amorim may want more defensive assurance and could go with Mazraoui as a result.
In midfield, Casemiro is assured to start in the number six role. Manuel Ugarte has had a poor beginning to the campaign, losing possession at regular times.
Hence, Kobbie Mainoo could be tasked to accompany Casemiro in the centre of the park.
With Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount injured, Bruno Fernandes should return to his preferred attacking role and will be partnered by Bryan Mbeumo.
Amorim has already hinted that Benjamin Sesko will lead the attack against the Cityzens.
The Slovenian has the chance to make a statement with his maiden United goal in the Manchester derby.
How Man Utd could line up vs Man City today
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