Manchester City and Manchester United meet for the 199th derby at Old Trafford

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Manchester City and Manchester United meet for the 199th derby at Old Trafford
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Manchester City and Manchester United face each other today at Old Trafford for the 199th edition of the historic Manchester derby. The match features a starting XI change for the visitors as Elliot Anderson returns to the lineup for City. Enzo Maresca takes charge of his first derby as manager, while Michael Carrick manages Manchester United. Both teams enter the match with distinct recent form, as City pursues a fourth consecutive Premier League win and United aims to build on its home performance under Carrick. Players Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernández, and Marc Guéhi make their first derby appearances. The fixture serves as a milestone in the long-standing rivalry between the two local clubs.

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  • Elliot Anderson returns to the starting lineup for Manchester City.
  • The match is the 199th meeting between the two clubs.
  • Enzo Maresca manages his first Manchester derby for City.
  • Manchester United has won nine of its last 10 Premier League home games under Michael Carrick.
  • City is seeking to win its first four Premier League matches of the season.
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  • 3:05 PMYahoo SportsAnderson returns as City make one change for 199th Manchester derby
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Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernández and Marc Guéhi will all play in their first Manchester derby this afternoon. Men's Team Anderson explains his early love of City Anderson’s return to the starting l...

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