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Liam Wood

Manchester United hero predicts Erik ten Hag tactics for Man City derby showdown

Dennis Irwin predicts Erik ten Hag will deploy his counter-attacking assets when Manchester United get down to business against Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime (12.30pm).

Having won eight matches on the spin in all competitions, United can move a point behind their neighbours with victory over them in that Premier League showdown, while Marcus Rashford has struck-up impressive form under the Dutchman this season - with 18 goals for club and country from 30 appearances.

Irwin spoke about the impending derby with MUFC media. He said: "You always have to be aware of other teams and their assets, what they're good at, what they're capable of - which is quite a lot in City's terms - and also what their vulnerabilities are.

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