Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca plans lineup changes for Manchester United derby

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca plans lineup changes for Manchester United derby
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Manchester City visits Old Trafford this Sunday for a Manchester derby match following a 2-0 victory against Porto in the UEFA Champions League. Manager Enzo Maresca is expected to shift to a 4-2-3-1 formation for the upcoming meeting with Manchester United. The projected lineup features Elliot Anderson and Iliman Ndiaye, who are both in contention to start the match. Gianluigi Donnarumma remains in goal behind a defensive line consisting of Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Marc Guehi, and Josko Gvardiol. Erling Haaland will lead the attack after scoring twice against Porto earlier this week. Phil Foden and Ayyoub Bouaddi are expected to be available from the bench for the second half.

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  • Manchester City plays Manchester United at Old Trafford this Sunday.
  • Enzo Maresca intends to use a 4-2-3-1 formation for the derby.
  • Elliot Anderson and Iliman Ndiaye are expected to earn starts.
  • Erling Haaland enters the fixture after scoring two goals against Porto.
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma retains his position in goal following a recent clean sheet.
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  • 6:45 PMYahoo SportsAnderson And Ndiaye To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester United
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Manchester City will face off against Manchester United at Old Trafford this Sunday as they look to secure a good result in the Manchester derby. The Mancunian giants managed to secure a solid 2-0 win...

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