Manchester United will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon for the latest instalment of the Manchester derby.
Ruben Amorim's side will enter the match off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, with the result leaving them 13th in the Premier League table, boasting 37 points from 30 matches this season.
Man United will not be securing Champions League football for next term through the Premier League, but they could qualify for Europe's leading competition by winning the Europa League.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Man United's injury and suspension news ahead of their contest with Man City, who are fourth in the table, one point ahead of fifth-placed Newcastle United.
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez on February 2, 2025© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Martinez suffered a severe knee injury during Man United's Premier League match against Crystal Palace on February 2, and the Argentina international, who has undergone an operation, is expected to be on the sidelines for the remainder of 2025.
Manchester United's Luke Shaw in action on November 24, 2024© Imago
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Hamstring
Possible return date: April 6 (vs. Man City)
Shaw has only made three appearances this season due to ongoing injury problems - the England international is now back in training, but it remains to be seen if he is cleared to return to the squad for the Manchester derby.
Manchester United's Jonny Evans on September 29, 2024© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown
Experienced centre-back Evans is not currently available for selection due to a muscular problem.
Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo on January 5, 2025© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: April 10 (vs. Lyon)
Mainoo picked up a calf injury in training last month, but the midfielder is believed to be closing in on a return to action, potentially being available against Lyon in the Europa League on April 10.
Manchester United's Amad Diallo on January 16, 2025© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: May 3 (vs. Brentford)
Amad suffered an ankle injury during a training session in February, which had seemingly ended this season, but it is understood that the attacker could be back on the field at the start of May.
Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven on March 16, 2025© Imago
Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown
The ankle injury that Heaven suffered against Leicester City before the international break is not as serious as first feared, and the centre-back will be back before the end of the season.
MANCHESTER UNITED'S SUSPENSION LIST
Man United have no players suspended for this match.
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