Carrick has been appointed the head coach until the end of the season and will hope for a positive start after he was set the target of Champions League qualification. United are 7th in the table going into the derby clash and know a top-five finish will likely be enough for a return to the top continental club competition.
United are expected to adopt a 4-3-2-1 formation under their former midfielder and will be boosted by the return of Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo against City this weekend. Noussair Mazraoui is at the Africa Cup of Nations and teenager Shea Lacey is suspended. Here is how we think United will line up against City.
The Manchester United predicted line up vs Man City
1. The Manchester United predicted line up vs Man City
The Manchester United predicted line up vs Man City | line-up builder Photo: line-up builder
Lammens will keep his place in the line up under Michael Carrick.
2. GK - Senne Lammens
Lammens will keep his place in the line up under Michael Carrick. | Getty Images
Maguire is fit again and could bring experience to the backline.
3. CB - Harry Maguire
Maguire is fit again and could bring experience to the backline. | Getty Images
Martinez has looked sharp in recent weeks and should start.
4. CB - Lisandro Martinez
Martinez has looked sharp in recent weeks and should start. | Getty Images