Manchester United have confirmed their starting XI for Sunday’s Manchester derby against Manchester City, with Benjamin Sesko left on the bench despite scoring in his last two appearances.
Michael Carrick has instead started Marcus Rashford alongside Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo in attack.
Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans continue together in midfield, while Harry Maguire partners Lisandro Martinez at centre-back.
Patrick Dorgu also starts at left-back, with Diogo Dalot on the opposite side.
Confirmed Man Utd XI vs Man City
Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Dorgu; Mainoo, Tielemans; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Rashford; Cunha.
Substitutes: Darlow, Heaven, Mazraoui, Yoro, Andrey Santos, Mount, Lacey, Sesko, Zirkzee.
The biggest decision is Carrick’s call to leave Sesko out.
The striker scored on his first start of the season against Sabah and had also found the net from the bench against Everton.
ReadManUtd had predicted Sesko to retain his place against Manchester City after his strong return to action.
Instead, Carrick has restored Rashford to the starting XI and trusted Cunha through the middle.
That makes Sesko a potentially significant option from the bench if United need a goal later in the game.
Mainoo and Tielemans retained for Manchester derby
Carrick has kept faith with the midfield partnership of Mainoo and Tielemans.
The pair have started to build an understanding during the opening weeks of the season, with Carrick recently praising their developing relationship.
ReadManUtd has already looked at why Carrick is encouraged by the Mainoo-Tielemans partnership.
United’s defensive selection is also notable.
Maguire returns alongside Martinez, while Dorgu gets the nod at left-back.
Carlos Baleba, Amad and Matthijs de Ligt remain unavailable, with the latest Man Utd injury news before Man Cityoutlining the absentees.
Sunday’s derby kicks off at 4:30pm BST, with full viewing details available in ReadManUtd’s Man Utd vs Man City TV guide.
City arrive at Old Trafford top of the Premier League after winning their opening three matches.
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