WHO IS THE TEAM?
Bruno Fernandes will be available again for United, following his suspension for the Carabao Cup quarter-final win over Charlton. Donny van de Beek is ruled out due to injury.
Diogo Dalot was forced out of action in the first half of that clash against Charlton, but Erik said after the game that his withdrawal was a precautionary measure. Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial were absent from the squad for the win over the Addicks, but Ten Hag confirmed the duo were rested and will return for the derby.
The boss could give more squad news in his pre-match press conference on Friday, which will be shown on MUTV, ManUtd.com and the United app.
Pep Guardiola is currently without centre-back Ruben Dias due to a hamstring injury he suffered at the World Cup. Apart from that, the Blues make the short trip to Old Trafford with a full squad.
Key players Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland were initially rested as substitutes for the Carabao Cup tie at Southampton, but both came on in the second half as City struggled in vain to avoid defeat shocking