Man City vs Man United lineups

The foundations from which Erik ten Hag has started to rebuild Manchester United will be put to the ultimate test today as the Dutchman takes his team to ...

The forward has scored back-to-back hat-tricks at home, answering every question posed of him so far. Equally, City have enjoyed a relatively favourable fixture list so far but are still yet to convince defensively. [Premier League](/topic/premier-league) champions Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola's Man City face off against Erik ten Hag's Man Utd in the first derby of the season at the Etihad Stadium.

[Erling Haaland](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/erling-haaland) scored twice and four minutes before teeing up Foden for a second too, all before the half-time whistle. Manchester City win the game with a dominant display. It’s been a pleasure to be a part of this team. [Pep Guardiola](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/pep-guardiola) arrived in the [Premier League](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/premier-league), there was still a question of a power struggle in this city. In the end, it’s amazing. It was tilting in [Manchester City](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/manchester-city)’s favour, no doubt, but not decisively. You can see the passes we give each other. “You can feel it all the time. A calf injury ruled out Rodri, depriving the champions of the one player who has done more than any other to define the more controlled gameplan of Guardiola’s recent years. Luckily for City fans, Guardiola’s men are unbeaten in the league so far this term and [most recently swept past Wolves with a 3-0 away win](/sport/football/wolves-man-city-result-score-premier-league-2022-b2169389.html) just before the international break putting them in fine touch for a Manchester derby. The scale of City’s dominance may have been expected but will be no less painful for Erik ten Hag, who saw United’s mini-revival of late extinguished in emphatic style by the champions. To win at home, score six goals, it’s nice.

Manchester City entertain neighbours Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium. Rodri is out injured for the hosts, while Marcus Rashford is fit to start for ...

Silva hangs up a cross for Haaland, his header is blocked, De Gea thwarts De Bruyne from the rebound and Silva has his own strike blocked in the goalmouth. He has the luxury of being able to field a winning team once again with the minimum of fuss. Marcus Rashford netted twice in the Arsenal win before being withdrawn due to a hamstring injury. Rashford then takes his turn to give the ball straight back to City, Foden runs Malacia and both United full-backs are now on yellow cards. A combination of Eriksen (!) and McTominay certainly didn't and his near-post header was over the line before Malacia intervened. One of the things to recommend about this United display was they were keeping Haaland quiet. Varane, who left the pitch and returned to the eye of a hurricane can do nothing as Haaland slides in behind him to extend City's lead. De Bruyne storms through midfield threads it down the left for Haaland, who arrows a ball back across goal for Foden to finish. He's sort of in that right channel he likes but it's still a pass he has no right to make. United's threat on the counter-attack was supposed to be a factor today and they've been ripped apart by one. Gundogan sends a lively backpass to Ederson, who volleys the ball skywards. Silva slides a pass for Haaland, who thumps into the side-netting at the near post.

Manchester City are without John Stones and Rodri for today's huge derby with Manchester United in the Premier League.

Hopefully he can be back in time to go to the World Cup and after be back with us.” He said: “He feels good, the surgery was good. He is closing in on a return, though this weekend has come too soon.

Manchester City vs Manchester United live: Erling Haaland is set for his Manchester derby debut when the champs host the rapidly improving Red Devils.

While picking up the four straight victories, the Dutchman has also settled on a midfield setup with Scott McTominay and Christian Eriksen operating in (effectively) a double pivot with Bruno Fernandes the most advanced of the three. Rodri’s absence for Man City threatened an opening for United but the midfield duo of Scott McTominay and Christian Eriksen were left without a rudder by Erik ten Hag (See what we learned, above). With space in behind (and the proper service from deep), Ten Hag might just have his first winning formula (albeit quite unlike him). That’s not to say it’s been easy as Manchester City go through a tactical shift of their own to better appeal to the big Norwegian’s poaching abilities. Each of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Fernandes have scored twice during the winning run, with new boy Antony also getting in on the fun on his debut. To win at home and score six goals here, it’s nice. Erling and I have built a connection, just finding each other.” It did not lose a meaningful European match nor trail after a leg of the knockout rounds. Eriksen’s defensive skills weren’t up for the task and left McTominay running around like a maniac. Erling Haaland is on fire, and every single Premier League defense should be terrified. Haaland now has 14 goals through eight Premier League games, 18 off the league record for a 38-game season set by Mohamed Salah in 2017-18. Man Utd has played one fewer match.

Manchester City will be hoping to earn the bragging rights this afternoon when they host Manchester United in the highly anticipated derby.

Considering that the Blues may be tasked with breaking down a resolute United defence this afternoon, City fans look to have gone with a more attacking midfield option in Bernardo Silva instead of reintroducing captain Ilkay Gundogan. Seen by many as the natural heir to Sergio Aguero, Alvarez has impressed off the bench and has shown Guardiola that he can play alongside Haaland. His inclusion means that Grealish would be dropped having not done enough to impress City supporters. Aymeric Laporte is also back and available for selection however City supporters have opted to stick with the centre-back duo which has worked so well for them in recent matches. With the shot stopper injury-free it is highly likely that the fans will get what they want in goal. [Kyle Walker](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/kyle-walker) returned over the international break and he is ready to fill in at right-back.

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden fired hat-tricks as Manchester City put together an astonishing 6-3 derby day demolition of Manchester United.

Silva hangs up a cross for Haaland, his header is blocked, De Gea thwarts De Bruyne from the rebound and Silva has his own strike blocked in the goalmouth. He has the luxury of being able to field a winning team once again with the minimum of fuss. 30th minute: A rare period of controlled possession in City territory for United. A combination of Eriksen (!) and McTominay certainly didn't and his near-post header was over the line before Malacia intervened. Varane, who left the pitch and returned to the eye of a hurricane can do nothing as Haaland slides in behind him to extend City's lead. 80th minute: To the surprise of absolutely no one, Bruno Fernandes is in a mood and has been booked for dissent. De Bruyne storms through midfield threads it down the left for Haaland, who arrows a ball back across goal for Foden to finish. He's sort of in that right channel he likes but it's still a pass he has no right to make. Foden has departed to a heroes' reception, with Alvarez and Palmer on and keen to play their part in extending the mayhem. Silva slides a pass for Haaland, who thumps into the side-netting at the near post. Half a warning and there's the hat-trick. Nevertheless, it was a day for uninhibited celebration on the blue side of Manchester.

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Pep Guardiola opts to go with Nathan Ake alongside Akanji in the middle of City's defence so Ruben Dias is on the bench. Joao Cancelo and Kyle Walker are the ...

Scott McTominay also keeps his place in midfield so Casemiro and Fred have to make do with a place among the Man Utd substitutes. Anthony Martial is also back in the squad but he has to settle for a place on the bench. Kevin de Bruyne starts once again and the Belgian international will be a big danger that United need to keep an eye on. Phil Foden and Jack Grealish support Haaland in attack so Riyad Mahrez is among the substitutes. Pep Guardiola opts to go with Nathan Ake alongside Akanji in the middle of City’s defence so Ruben Dias is on the bench. Here are the confirmed line-ups: