Rasmus Hojlund was withdrawn in the second half of Manchester United's clash with Luton Town on Saturday afternoon after appearing to pick up a knock.
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Manchester United will be aiming to secure the local bragging rights when they welcome rivals Manchester City to Old Trafford for Sunday's derby.
United, who beat City in their last M16 meeting, winning 2-1 back in January, head into the game on a three-match winning run. They added to their victories over Brentford and Sheffield United with a crucial 1-0 Champions League triumph over FC Copenhagen on Tuesday night.
Harry Maguire netted the only goal of the game, heading home with just under 20 minutes of normal time left on the clock, ahead of goalkeeper Andre Onana saving a 97th-minute penalty to preserve the Reds' lead. Focus now switches back to domestic matters and the small matter of an all-Manchester affair.
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United recovered Raphael Varane and Sergio Reguilon in time for the clash with Copenhagen and hope to welcome at least one more member of their squad back into the frame for the visit of City in the form of Casemiro. The Brazilian is in a race against time to be fit after missing the last two games, though he was automatically ruled out of the clash with Copenhagen due to suspension.
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Wan-Bissaka has missed all of United's last eight matches with a hamstring injury, last appearing as a late substitute in the 3-1 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. He was omitted from the starting line-up that day because of illness and got injured during his cameo role.
Manager Erik ten Hag, speaking to the media in his pre-derby press conference on
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