Possible Line-ups, Stats, Team News: Manchester United v Manchester City

Possible Line-ups:

• Star names Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao are likely to be seen once again on the bench.
• Man Utd centre-back Jonny Evans remains out with suspension while Chris Smalling and James Wilson are doubtful for this clash.
• Robin van Persie has returned to training but is not fit to play this game.

• Winter signing Wilfried Bony is expected to be back with his minor injury.
• Manuel Pellegrini is likely to start Bony with Sergio Aguero in a 4-4-2 formation.
• Fernandinho and Yaya Toure are likely to partnership in the centre of midfield and David Silva from the left wing.
• Right-back Pablo Zabaleta is expected to start this game.

• Man Utd have lost only one of their last six Premier League games.
• Man City have picked up only three points from their last three Premier League games.
• Man Utd have conceded 11 goals in their last three home loses against the Citizens.
• The Red Devils have scored more than a goal in eight of their nine wins against City at Old Trafford.

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