Pep Guardiola’s 11 derbies with Ralf Rangnick’s predecessor, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, ended five wins apiece with one draw. Considering Manchester City’s supremacy this was a fair return from the Norwegian and can offer succour to Manchester United. City, though, have Liverpool right behind them as they seek to defend the title so will be particularly focused. Forget form – it may be a cliche but is still true: as this is a clash between neighbours the 187th staging of the fixture could go either way. Jamie Jackson
Sunday 4.30pm Sky Sports Premier League
Venue Etihad Stadium
Last season Manchester City 0 Manchester United 2
Referee Michael Oliver
This season G18 Y57 R2 3.27 cards/game
Odds H 2-5 A 8-1 D 4-1
MANCHESTER CITY
Subs from Steffen, Carson, Fernandinho, Mbete, Egan-Riley, Wilson-Ebrand, Lavia, McAtee, Gündogan, Delap, Zinchenko, Palmer, Sterling, Jesus
Doubtful Palmer (match fitness)
Injured Dias (hamstring, Apr), Aké (knock, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y34 R1
Form WDWWLW
Leading scorer Sterling 10
MANCHESTER UNITED
Subs from Henderson, Shoretire, Mata, Hannibal, Mengi, Lingard, Rashford, Jones, Telles, Lindelöf, Bailly, Matic, Heaton, Cavani, Fred
Doubtful None
Injured None
Suspended None
Discipline Y56 R2
Form WDDWWD
Leading scorers Fernandes, Ronaldo 9
