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Manchester City are at Old Trafford for the 191st Manchester Derby this afternoon and Pep Guardiola has picked a tried-and-trusted side.
City have won their last two matches since the international break, beating Brighton and Hove Albion last weekend before a 3-1 Champions League win against BSC Young Boys. Manuel Akanji scored the first goal in Switzerland but is unavailable today due to suspension.
Manchester United have also won twice since returning from the break and got their first European points against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday. Erik ten Hag is without Casemiro, who seems to have failed a late fitness test.
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Guardiola made a number of changes for Wednesday's trip to Bern and the Blues boss has reverted to his most trusted generals for the derby. The most notable returnee is Julian Alvarez, who comes back behind Erling Haaland for his 10th straight Premier League start.
Jeremy Doku 's first taste of the Manchester derby will need to come from the bench, with Guardiola opting to start Jack Grealish and Phil Foden out wide. The former scored the opening goal in this fixture last season with a leaping header.
Further back, the ever-present Rodri will anchor midfield while the dependable Bernardo Silva will play some way between him and Alvarez. With Akanji out, Guardiola has recalled John Stones to partner Ruben Dias.
Kyle Walker has been tasked with keeping Marcus Rashford quiet at right back, with Josko Gvardiol back in place of Nathan Ake on the left. Stefan Ortega was a surprise starter last weekend but is back on the bench, with Ederson retaining his place from midweek.
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