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Man United will look to make it back-to-back Premier League wins when they face Manchester City in the Manchester derby today.
Ross joined the MEN in August 2021. He was appointed Sport Content Editor in February 2022.
After a poor start to the campaign, Manchester United have the opportunity to record back-to-back Premier League wins when they face Manchester City this afternoon.
A draw with Fulham was sandwiched between defeats to Arsenal and Grimsby, heaping even more pressure on Ruben Amorim after a heavy summer of spending. There was some speculation that Amorim might not be the United boss come the end of the international break - with such talk intensifying after he refused to confirm he would still be at Old Trafford after the pause - but a dramatic win against Burnley improved the mood at Old Trafford.
Next up is a trip to the Etihad, with local bragging rights up for grabs as well as a crucial three points.
Amorim has already confirmed Altay Bayindir will start in goal, meaning Senne Lammens will have to wait to make his debut for the club. Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Luke Shaw seems the logical back three.
Diogo Dalot's injury means Amad is a shoo-in to start at right wing-back, with Patrick Dorgu on the opposite flank. Casemiro seems certain to start in midfield, and injuries further forward could allow Kobbie Mainoo the chance to start alongside him with Bruno Fernandes pushed forward into a No.10 role.
Bryan Mbeumo can start in the other position behind the striker, with Benjamin Sesko set to be handed a full league debut for United as they aim to take advantage of a City defence that continues to look shaky.
Predicted United XI: Bayindir, Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Amad, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dorgu, Mbeumo, Sesko, Fernandes
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