Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, looks dejected
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has more injuries to contend with compared to his United counterpart Michael Carrick, looking ahead to Saturday's derby at Old Trafford
Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford with both facing injury concerns as nine players could miss the crucial Premier League derby
Old Trafford is set to host the second Manchester derby of the Premier League season, with Manchester United taking on Manchester City.
All eyes are on , who has been appointed as 's interim boss until the end of the season. He steps into this high-stakes fixture hoping to kick off his temporary managerial stint at his former club on a high note, despite not having a full squad at his disposal.
On the other side, also faces immense pressure, grappling with several injuries in his team - both short-term and long-term - amidst the ongoing title race this season.
A loss at could be disastrous in their quest to outdo Arsenal for the title. With that in mind, provides a roundup of all the players who might be absent from the this weekend...
Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United1 of 9
Matthijs de Ligt
Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United
Nigeria's Raphael Onyedika puts in a tackle on Morocco's Noussair Mazraoui2 of 9
Noussair Mazraoui
Nigeria's Raphael Onyedika puts in a tackle on Morocco's Noussair Mazraoui
West Bromwich Albion's Toby Collyer receives treatment for an injury during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Hawthorns3 of 9
Toby Collyer
West Bromwich Albion's Toby Collyer receives treatment for an injury during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Hawthorns
Nico Gonzalez of Manchester City receives medical treatment4 of 9
Nico Gonzalez
Nico Gonzalez of Manchester City receives medical treatment
Ruben Dias of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United5 of 9
Ruben Dias
Ruben Dias of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United
John Stones of Manchester City looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Bayer 04 Leverkusen6 of 9
John Stones
John Stones of Manchester City looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Josko Gvardiol receives treatment7 of 9
Josko Gvardiol
Josko Gvardiol receives treatment
During a soccer match, a player in a red jersey kicks the ball towards the goal, while another player in a gray jersey attempts to block the shot. A goalkeeper, wearing gloves, is positioned near the goal, and the match is being played in front of a crowd.8 of 9
Omar Marmoush
During a soccer match, a player in a red jersey kicks the ball towards the goal, while another player in a gray jersey attempts to block the shot. A goalkeeper, wearing gloves, is positioned near the goal, and the match is being played in front of a crowd.
Oscar Bobb of Manchester City in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Bayer 04 Leverkusen9 of 9
Oscar Bobb
Oscar Bobb of Manchester City in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Bayer 04 Leverkusen